Elisabeth Leopoldovna
Regent and Grand Duchess of Russia (1718–1746)
1718 — 1746
Quick Facts
Profession
Regent and Grand Duchess of Russia (1718–1746)
Born
December 18, 1718
Died
1746 (age ~28)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
sovereign
Russian EmpireBorn in RostockDied in Kholmogory
1718
Born in Rostock (1718-12-18)
1740
Positionregent (1740–1741)
1746
Died in Kholmogory
About
Anna Leopoldovna, born Elisabeth Katharina Christine von Mecklenburg-Schwerin and also known as Anna Carlovna, was regent of Russia for just over a year (1740–1741) during the minority of her infant son Emperor Ivan VI.
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Who is Elisabeth Leopoldovna?+
Anna Leopoldovna, born Elisabeth Katharina Christine von Mecklenburg-Schwerin and also known as Anna Carlovna, was regent of Russia for just over a year (1740–1741) during the minority of her infant son Emperor Ivan VI.
What does the name Elisabeth mean?+
The name Elisabeth means "The mother of John the Baptist according to the Christian and Islamic scriptures. Etymology: The spelling of Elizabeth used in the Authorized Version of the New Testament. Borrowed from Ἐλισάβετ, a transliteration of t=my God is an oath.". It is of French origin.
When was Elisabeth Leopoldovna born?+
Elisabeth Leopoldovna was born on December 18, 1718.
When did Elisabeth Leopoldovna die?+
Elisabeth Leopoldovna died in 1746, at approximately 28 years of age.
Name Meaning
The mother of John the Baptist according to the Christian and Islamic scriptures. Etymology: The spelling of Elizabeth used in the Authorized Version of the New Testament. Borrowed from Ἐλισάβετ, a transliteration of t=my God is an oath.
The name Elisabeth is of French origin, meaning "The mother of John the Baptist according to the Christian and Islamic scriptures. Etymology: The spelling of Elizabeth used in the Authorized Version of the New Testament. Borrowed from Ἐλισάβετ, a transliteration of t=my God is an oath.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Elisabeth — December 18, 1718
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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