Elizabeth of Russia

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Elizabeth of Russia born?December 29, 1709
2. When did Elizabeth of Russia die?January 5, 1762 (age 52)
3. Where was Elizabeth of Russia born?Kolomenskoye, Russia
4. Who was Elizabeth of Russia?Elizabeth was a Russian Empress, born in 1709 as the second daughter of Peter the Great and his wife Catherine I. She ruled Russia for 20 years, from 1741 to 1761.
5. How did Elizabeth become Empress?In a bloodless coup on November 25, 1741, Elizabeth seized the throne and deposed the infant Ivan VI and his regent mother. She was popular with the guards and the nobility, which helped her take power.

Romanov Dynasty: The imperial house that ruled Russia from 1613 until the revolution in 1917.
Russian Enlightenment: A period of intellectual and cultural flourishing in Russia, inspired by European Enlightenment ideals, particularly during Elizabeth's reign.
Baroque Architecture: A highly ornate and dramatic style of architecture characterized by grandeur, movement, and rich decoration, prominent in Elizabeth's building projects.