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Death of Peter II

When
30 January 1730
Where
Russia
Part of
Accession of Anna Ivanovna

Peter II died on 30 January 1730, the day of his scheduled wedding.

Peter II died as dawn broke on 30 January 1730. This was the day scheduled for his marriage to Ekaterina Dolgorukova. He had been ill since late December 1729 and his condition worsened after Epiphany Day.

Sources

  1. Peter II of Russia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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