When and where was Elizabeth of Russia born?
Elizabeth of Russia was born at Kolomenskoye, near Moscow, Russia, on the 18th of December 1709. Her parents were Peter the Great and Catherine, a former maid who had become his second wife.
Questions about Elizabeth of Russia
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did Elizabeth of Russia seize power in November 1741?
On the night of the 25th of November 1741, Elizabeth of Russia seized power with the help of the Preobrazhensky Life Guards Regiment. She arrived at the regimental headquarters wearing a warrior's metal breastplate over her dress and grasping a silver cross to challenge the soldiers.
What happened to Ivan VI during the reign of Elizabeth of Russia?
Elizabeth of Russia imprisoned Ivan VI and his mother in Shlisselburg Fortress for fear of future coups. When an escape attempt occurred years later under Catherine the Great, Ivan was killed and secretly buried within the fortress.
Which educational institutions did Elizabeth of Russia establish or support?
Elizabeth of Russia encouraged Mikhail Lomonosov's foundation of the University of Moscow and helped finance the establishment of the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts. She made education freely available to all social classes except serfs.
Why did Elizabeth of Russia side against Prussia during the Seven Years' War?
Elizabeth of Russia led the Russian Empire during the Seven Years' War from 1756 to 1763 and sided against Prussia over a personal dislike of Frederick the Great. Her death on the 5th of January 1762 saved Frederick from defeat and allowed his successor to reverse foreign policy.