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Anna Ioannovna (Russian: Анна Иоанновна; 7 February [O.S. 28 January] 1693 – 28 October [O.S. 17 October] 1740), also russified as Anna Ivanovna and sometimes anglicized as Anne, served as regent of the duchy of Courland from 1711 until 1730 and then ruled as Empress of Russia from 1730 to 1740.
Anna, empress of Russia from 1730 to 1740. After the death of Peter II, the Supreme Privy Council, Russia’s ruling body, offered Anna the throne if she agreed to conditions placing the real power in the council’s hands.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Russian empress who ruled from 1730 to 1740 in a reign characterized by the continuation of the Westernization of Russia initiated by Tsar Peter I. Name variations: Anny Ioannovny; Ioannovna; Anne of Courland. Pronunciation: I-va-NOV-na.
Apr 27 2021. Tim Brinkhof. State Russian Museum; The Hermitage. Follow Russia Beyond on Twitter. When Anna Ivanovna punished a prince who renounced his religion to get married, the power of...
Mar 18, 2021 · As the Empress of Russia from 1730 to 1740, Anna Ivanovna tried to outlaw love — and humiliated dissenters with cruel punishments.
May 11, 2018 · ANNA IVANOVNA (1693 – 1740), empress of Russia (1730 – 1740). Anna Ivanovna was a daughter of Peter the Great's half-brother and co-ruler Ivan V. When Peter's young grandson, Peter II, died unexpectedly the Romanov male line came to an end.
