# Elizabeth - Empress of all Russia

URL: https://history-russia.com/rulers/elizabeth
Reign: 1741 - 1762
Born-Died: 1709 - 1762
Dynasty: House of Romanov
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_of_Russia

Elizabeth, daughter of Peter the Great, seized power with the Preobrazhensky Guards. Her reign saw Moscow University, baroque palaces by Rastrelli and victories over Prussia.

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

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1741 - [Elizabeth's coup](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1741-elizabeth-s-coup)
- 1755 - [Moscow University founded](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1755-moscow-university-founded)
- 1757 - [Battle of Gross-Jägersdorf](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1757-battle-of-gross-jagersdorf)
- 1759 - [Battle of Kunersdorf](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1759-battle-of-kunersdorf)
- 1762 - [Freedom of the nobility](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1762-freedom-of-the-nobility)
- 1762 - [Catherine II seizes power](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1762-catherine-ii-seizes-power)