Anthony Ulrich of Brunswick

ModernGeneralBrunswick1714 — 1774

Russian generalissimo, imprisoned for decades by Elizabeth.

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Quick Facts

Born

1714

Died

1774

Country

Brunswick

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score36.9

Anthony Ulrich of Brunswick — Complete Timeline

1740 AD

Appointed Generalissimo of Russian forcesPolitical Action◆ Major

After the death of Empress Anna, Anthony Ulrich was appointed Generalissimo of the Russian army during the brief reign of his infant son Ivan VI. He held supreme military command but lacked real power.

Military CommandRegency

Impact: national

1741 AD

Arrested and imprisoned by Empress ElizabethPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the coup that placed Elizabeth Petrovna on the throne, Anthony Ulrich was arrested along with his family. He was stripped of all titles and imprisoned in Kholmogory for the next 33 years.

CoupImprisonment

Impact: nationaltragic

1774 AD

Died in captivityOther◆ Major

Anthony Ulrich died in prison at Kholmogory after 33 years of confinement. He was buried in a simple grave, his death marking the end of the Brunswick line's claim to the Russian throne.

DeathImprisonment

Impact: nationaltragic