Emperor of Russia
1740 CE to 1764 CE
Ivan VI Antonovich of Russia (Ivan Antonovich; August 23 [O.S.
12 August] 1740 – July 16 [O.S.
5 July] 1764), is proclaimed Emperor of Russia in 1740, as an infant, although he never actually reigns.
Within less than a year, he is overthrown by the Empress Elizabeth of Russia, Peter I's daughter.
Ivan spends the rest of his life as a prisoner and is killed by his guards during an attempt made to free him.
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