# Anna - Empress of all Russia

URL: https://history-russia.com/rulers/anna
Reign: 1730 - 1740
Born-Died: 1693 - 1740
Dynasty: House of Romanov
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_of_Russia

Anna, daughter of Ivan V, was invited to the throne on 'Conditions' limiting her power, which she tore up. Her reign is associated with her favourite Ernst Biron.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Peter II](https://history-russia.com/rulers/peter-ii)
- Succeeded by: [Ivan VI](https://history-russia.com/rulers/ivan-vi)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1730 - [Anna tears up the Conditions](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1730-anna-tears-up-the-conditions)
- 1733 - [Great Northern Expedition](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1733-great-northern-expedition)