
Ivan V of Russia
Co-Tsar of Russia (1682–1696)
Married to Praskovia Saltykova · Parent of 1 · 2 recorded parents
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Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Mentally and physically infirm co-tsar who reigned alongside his half-brother Peter I under the regency of their sister Sophia. Though he held the title, real power lay with others.
Ivan V of Russia occupies generation 3 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Alexis I of Russia and Maria Miloslavskaya, partner to Praskovia Saltykova, and parent of Anna Ivanovna. The title "Co-Tsar of Russia (1682–1696)" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider House of Romanov, this life forms part of a network spanning 3 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
6 September 1666
Born
The beginning of Ivan V of Russia's recorded life.
Family
Married Praskovia Saltykova
A partnership that connects two branches of the Romanov family.
Next generation
Family line continues
1 child recorded in this branch: Anna Ivanovna.
Legacy
Co-Tsar of Russia (1682–1696)
A defining role in the story of the Romanov family.
8 February 1696
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Ivan V of Russia's parents?
Ivan V of Russia's parents were father Alexis I of Russia and mother Maria Miloslavskaya.
Who were Ivan V of Russia's children?
Ivan V of Russia had 1 child: Anna Ivanovna.
Who did Ivan V of Russia marry?
Ivan V of Russia was married to Praskovia Saltykova.
What family tree does Ivan V of Russia belong to?
Ivan V of Russia appears in the House of Romanov family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.

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