Anna Ivanovna
Empress of Russia (1730–1740)
2 recorded parents
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Biography
Daughter of Ivan V who was invited to take the throne after Peter II's death. She reigned for a decade, relying heavily on German favourites, a period Russians later called the Bironovshchina.
Anna Ivanovna occupies generation 4 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Ivan V of Russia and Praskovia Saltykova. The title "Empress of Russia (1730–1740)" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider House of Romanov, this life forms part of a network spanning 4 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
7 February 1693
Born
The beginning of Anna Ivanovna's recorded life.
Legacy
Empress of Russia (1730–1740)
A defining role in the story of the Romanova family.
28 October 1740
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Anna Ivanovna's parents?
Anna Ivanovna's parents were father Ivan V of Russia and mother Praskovia Saltykova.
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