Ivan V

ModernEmperorRussia1666 — 1696

Co-tsar with Peter the Great, mentally disabled.

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Quick Facts

Born

1666

Died

1696

Country

Russia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)11

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)60

Legacy (20%)35

Leadership (15%)34

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score46.0

Ivan V — Complete Timeline

1682 AD

Coronation as Co-Tsar with Peter IPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the death of Feodor III, Ivan V was crowned co-tsar alongside his half-brother Peter I, with his sister Sophia Alekseyevna acting as regent. This arrangement was forced by the Streltsy uprising and aimed to prevent a succession crisis, but Ivan's mental disabilities left him as a figurehead.

SuccessionRegencyStreltsy Uprising

Impact: national

Streltsy Uprising of 1682Political Action◆ Major

The Moscow Streltsy (musketeers) revolted, demanding that Ivan V be crowned tsar alongside Peter I. The uprising resulted in the massacre of several Naryshkin family members and the installation of Sophia as regent. Ivan's role was passive, but the event defined his reign.

RebellionRegencyViolence

Impact: nationaldestructive

Reign as Figurehead Co-TsarPolitical Action

From 1682 to 1696, Ivan V served as co-tsar with Peter I, but due to his mental and physical disabilities, he took no part in governance. Real power was held by his sister Sophia until 1689, and then by Peter. Ivan's reign was nominal, and he remained a ceremonial figure.

FigureheadCo-RulerCeremonial

Impact: national