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Ivan's father died when he was only 3 years old and Ivan was put in the throne
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young 16 year old Ivan took power and named himself the first Czar of Russia
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A year after he took rule Ivan found his first wife Antasia and was very happy and the start of the good period.
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Ivan was happy when Antasia was alive and it showed in the way he ruled the people liked him and he ruled with respect.
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After many failed campaigns Ivan finally conquered Kazan and took over the town.
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After 13 years of marriage Antasia died of an illness and the start of the bad period
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acting in the fear of treason Ivan dissolved what was the representatives of the people or the selected council.
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After Antasia died Ivan went on a rampage for the rest of his rule and it is known as the Bad Period
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he killed many traitors and agreed with the people that he would rule smaller section of Russia (the oprichnina) only as long as he had complete control.
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within 1570-1579 Ivan had five wives
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Ivan;s land was abolished and he became the ruler of Russia again.
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In a fit of rage he struck his son and the heir to the thrown in the head and killed him.
