Episode 3 of 4
Dissolution of Privy Council
- When
- 20 February 1730
- Where
- Russia
- Part of
- Accession of Anna Ivanovna
Anna dissolved the Privy Council on 20 February 1730 after her arrival.
On 20 February 1730, shortly after her arrival, Empress Anna exercised her prerogative to do away with her predecessor's Privy Council and dissolved that body. This marked a significant shift in the administrative structure of the Russian state.
Sources
- Anna of Russia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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