Departure for North America
Chirikov commanded the St Paul as the second ship of the expedition toward North America.
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1741 in Russia
Explore 19 historical events and records for Russia in 1741.
Historical records for Russia in 1741
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June
July
Missing Landing Parties
Chirikov lost two landing parties sent ashore and departed when neither boat returned.
Sighting of North America
Chirikov sighted the North American coast before sending boats to investigate the shoreline.
August
Battle of Villmanstrand
Lacy defeated the Swedish army at Villmanstrand and captured the fortified town.
October
Return to Kamchatka
Chirikov returned to Kamchatka with a depleted crew after exploring the Alaskan coast.
November
Arrest of Regent
Anna Leopoldovna was arrested with her family after Elizabeth seized power.
Deposition
The infant Ivan VI was deposed during Elizabeth’s coup and removed from the throne.
Palace Coup
Elizabeth secured the support of Guards regiments and overthrew the regency of Anna Leopoldovna.
Proclamation as Empress
Elizabeth was proclaimed Empress of Russia following the successful palace coup.
Support for Elizabeths Coup
Vorontsov supported Elizabeth during the coup that ended Anna Leopoldovna’s regency.
December
Continuation of War with Sweden
Elizabeth inherited the continuing war with Sweden after taking the Russian throne.
Imprisonment
Ivan VI and his family were placed under confinement after his deposition.
Imprisonment
Anna Leopoldovna remained imprisoned with her husband and children after Elizabeth’s accession.
Other events (month unknown)
Abdication
Abdicates after Regent Biron is overthrown then spends the rest of his life in prison
Arrest
Abdicates after Regent Biron is overthrown then spends the rest of his life in prison
Constitution of Russia
Abolishes Cabinet Council Government
Coup
Overthrows the Government of Anna Leopoldovna acting as Regent for Ivan VI
Coup
Abdicates after Regent Biron is overthrown then spends the rest of his life in prison
Succession
Succeeds as Empress of Russia. Overthrows the Government of Anna Leopoldovna acting as Regent for Ivan VI
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