Births on January 27

Grand Duchess Anna Petrovna of Russia

Born on January 27, 1708

Grand Duchess Anna Petrovna of Russia (d. 1728)

Grand Duchess Anna Petrovna of Russia, Tsesarevna of Russia Russian: А́нна Петро́вна; 27 January 1708, in Moscow – 4 March 1728, in Kiel) was the elder daughter of Emperor Peter I of Russia and his wife Empress Catherine I. Her younger sister, Empress Elizabeth, ruled between 1741 and 1762. While a potential heir in the reign of her nephew Peter II, she never acceded to the throne due to political reasons. However, her son Peter III would become Emperor in 1762, succeeding Elizabeth.

She was the Duchess Consort of Holstein-Gottorp by marriage.

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Events on 1708

11 Mar

Scottish Militia Bill
Queen Anne withholds Royal Assent from the Scottish Militia Bill, the last time a British monarch vetoes legislation.
11 Sep

Battle of Poltava
Charles XII of Sweden stops his march to conquer Moscow outside Smolensk, marking the turning point in the Great Northern War. The army is defeated nine months later in the Battle of Poltava, and the Swedish Empire ceases to be a major power.
9 Oct

Battle of Lesnaya
Peter the Great defeats the Swedes at the Battle of Lesnaya.

Births on January 27

Grand Duchess Anna Petrovna of Russia

Born on January 27, 1708

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Events on 1708

Scottish Militia Bill

Battle of Poltava

Battle of Lesnaya