Absolutism in Eastern Europe

Ivan the Terrible

Jan 1, 1598

Ivan the Terrible's dynasty comes to an end.

Michael Romanov

Jan 1, 1613

Michael Romanov becomes the new czar of Russia.

Peter the Great

Jan 1, 1689

Peter the Great becomes the czar of Russia.

Peter the Great

Jan 1, 1725

Peter the Great dies after making Russia a military power.

The Romanov Dynasty

Jan 1, 1917

The Romanov dynasty comes to an end.