Ernst Johann von Biron

ModernEmperorCourland1690 — 1772

Anna of Russia favorite, Duke of Courland, exiled to Siberia.

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Quick Facts

Born

1690

Died

1772

Country

Courland

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)13

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score36.7

Ernst Johann von Biron — Complete Timeline

1737 AD

Became Duke of CourlandPolitical Action◆ Major

With the support of Empress Anna of Russia, Ernst Johann von Biron was elected Duke of Courland. He ruled the duchy as a Russian client, implementing policies favorable to St. Petersburg.

DuchyRussian Influence

Impact: regional

1740 AD

Exiled to Siberia after Anna's deathPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the death of Empress Anna, Biron was arrested by Field Marshal Burkhard Christoph von M

ExileFall from Power

Impact: nationaltragic

1763 AD

Restored as Duke of Courland by Catherine the GreatPolitical Action◆ Major

Catherine the Great restored Biron to the Duchy of Courland. He returned from exile and ruled again until 1769, when he abdicated in favor of his son Peter von Biron.

RestorationCatherine the Great

Impact: regionalconstructive