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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Elizabeth_of_RussiaElizabeth of Russia - Wikipedia

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   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.

   • Reign: 6 December (25 November) 1741 – 5 January (25 December) 1762
   • Mother: Catherine I of Russia

   • Father: Peter I of Russia
   • Successor: Peter III

2. www.britannica.com › biography › Elizabeth-empressElizabeth | Empress of Russia, Biography, & Facts | Britannica

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   Yelizaveta Petrovna. Born: December 18 [December 29, New Style], 1709, Kolomenskoye, near Moscow, Russia. Died: December 25, 1761 [January 5, 1762], St. Petersburg (aged 52) House / Dynasty: Romanov dynasty. Notable Family Members: father Peter I. mother Catherine I.

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3. www.saint-petersburg.com › royal-family › elizabethBiography of Empress Elizabeth of Russia - Saint Petersburg

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   Biography of Elizaveta Petrovna, Empress of Russia. Find out more about Empress Elizabeth and other Romanov rulers in St. Petersburg, Russia.

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4. www.encyclopedia.com › women › encyclopediasElizabeth Petrovna (1709–1762) | Encyclopedia.com

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   Elizabeth Petrovna (1709–1762) Russian empress who ruled from 1741 to 1761 in a reign marked by Russia's continued development as a major power and an acceleration of Westernization. Name variations: Elizabeth I of Russia; Elizaveta; Yelizaveta. Pronunciation: Pa-TROV-na.

5. www.encyclopedia.com › people › historyElizabeth (russia) | Encyclopedia.com

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   May 8, 2018 · Daughter of Peter I and Catherine I, grand princess and crown princess from 1709 to 1741, Elizabeth (Elizaveta Petrovna) was the second of ten offspring to reach maturity. She was born in the Moscow suburb of Kolomenskoye on December 29, 1709, the same day a Moscow parade celebrated the Poltava victory.

6. departments.kings.edu › womens_history › elizabethTsar Elizabeth of Russia - King's College

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   For much of history, Elizabeth Petrovna, also known as Tsar Elizabeth I, has been regarded as the intermediary ruler between the two famed 18th-century Russian Tsars, Peter the Great and Catherine I. She has been celebrated as a court favorite, renowned for having an "ethereal spirit," establishing herself as the center of attention at balls ...

7. www.wikiwand.com › en › Elizabeth_of_RussiaElizabeth of Russia - Wikiwand

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   Elizabeth or Elizaveta Petrovna reigned as Empress of Russia from 1741 until her death in 1762. She remains one of the most popular Russian monarchs because of her decision not to execute a single person during her reign, her numerous construction projects, and her strong opposition to Prussian policies.