Elizabeth of Russia
The sixth Emperor of Russia (1741–1762)
Elizabeth or Elizaveta Petrovna (Russian: Елизаве́та Петро́вна; 29 December [O.S. 18 December] 1709 – 5 January [O.S. 25 December] 1762) reigned as Empress of Russia from 1741 until her death in 1762. She is one of the most popular Russian monarchs because of her decision not to execute a single person during her reign and her criticisms towards Prussian policies.[1]
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![]() Portrait by Vigilius Eriksen, 1757 | |||||
Empress of Russia | |||||
Reign | 6 December (25 November) 1741 – 5 January (25 December) 1762 | ||||
Coronation | 6 May (25 April) 1742 | ||||
Predecessor | Ivan VI | ||||
Successor | Peter III | ||||
Born | Elizaveta Petrovna Romanova 29 December 1709 Kolomenskoye, Moscow, Tsardom of Russia | ||||
Died | 5 January 1762 Winter Palace, Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire | (aged 52)||||
Burial | 3 February 1762 (O.S.) | ||||
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House | Romanov | ||||
Father | Peter I of Russia | ||||
Mother | Catherine I of Russia | ||||
Religion | Russian Orthodox | ||||
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References
change- ↑ Antonov 2006, p. 105.