Who controlled Peter II after Catherine I's death?
Alexander Menshikov
Ivan Dolgorukov
Peter the Great
Anna Ivanovna
Answer
Alexander Menshikov, a close associate of Peter the Great, assumed control of the young Peter II after Catherine I's passing. As the de facto ruler, Menshikov wielded significant influence over the inexperienced emperor, making decisions and managing affairs on his behalf. He sought to maintain his power and advance his own interests, often at the expense of Peter II's authority and the well-being of the Russian Empire.
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