Ivan VI vs Sunjong of Korea

Ivan VI was proclaimed emperor at the age of two months after the death of Anna of Russia, with Ernst Johann von Biron as regent. His accession was part of Anna's plan to secure the succession for her family line, but it immediately triggered a power struggle.

Ivan VI was deposed in a coup led by Elizabeth of Russia, who seized the throne. He was imprisoned in the Shlisselburg Fortress, where he spent the rest of his life in solitary confinement. His name was erased from official records, and he was referred to as the 'nameless prisoner'.

Ivan VI was killed by his guards during an attempted rescue by Lieutenant Vasily Mirovich. The rescue attempt aimed to restore him to the throne, but the guards followed orders to kill him if any escape was attempted. His death ended any possibility of a restoration.

Sunjong became the last emperor of Korea after his father Gojong was forced to abdicate by Japan. His reign was largely ceremonial, with real power held by the Japanese Resident-General. He was a symbolic figurehead during the final years of Korean sovereignty.

Sunjong was forced to sign the treaty that formally annexed Korea into the Japanese Empire. The treaty ended the Korean Empire and Joseon dynasty, beginning 35 years of Japanese colonial rule. Sunjong was stripped of all political power and reduced to a figurehead.

Sunjong died at Changdeokgung Palace, marking the end of the Joseon royal line. His funeral was a major event that sparked renewed Korean nationalist sentiment, though it was heavily monitored by Japanese authorities. He was the last Korean monarch.