Regency
Proclaimed Tsar under the regency of Biron
Role range: 1740-1741
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Ivan VI Biography and Timeline
Follow Ivan VI through 7 dated historical records for Russia.
Ivan VI, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1740–1741Years on this page
1740
Succession
Succeeds as Tsar, son of Anna Leopoldovna & Prince Anton Ulrich
Role range: 1740-1741
1741
Deposition
The infant Ivan VI was deposed during Elizabeth’s coup and removed from the throne.
Role range: 1740-1741
Imprisonment
Ivan VI and his family were placed under confinement after his deposition.
Role range: 1740-1741
Abdication
Abdicates after Regent Biron is overthrown then spends the rest of his life in prison
Role range: 1740-1741
Arrest
Abdicates after Regent Biron is overthrown then spends the rest of his life in prison
Role range: 1740-1741
Coup
Abdicates after Regent Biron is overthrown then spends the rest of his life in prison
Role range: 1740-1741
Records, sources and methodology
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