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Ivan was born in the Grand Duchy of Muscovy, Russia to members of the Rurik Dynasty.
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His father Basil III dies when Ivan is only 3 years old. NOt sure of exact date, but he did die in December of 1533
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Mother Elena Glinkaya ruled as regent after his father died. She then died in 1538 when Ivan was 8 years old. Not positve on exact date, but she did die in 1538.
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Ivan was crowned Tsar of Muscovy at the age of 16.
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Married his first wife Anastasia Romanovna. Not sure on exact date, but he did marry in 1547.
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Ivan appointed a group of council advisers who helped institute his reforms. Not sure on exact date, but did occur in 1549.
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Ivans armies crused the Tarter Khantes of Kazon and Astrakhan. Not sure on exact dates, but they were defeated in 1552 and 1556.
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Ivan commissioned the building of the St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow. NOt sure of exact date, but it was commisioned and built between 1555 and 1561.
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Ivan instituted regulations on the obligations of the Boyer class in service of the crown. Not sure on exact date, but these were passed in 1556.
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His first wife dies and he falls into depression. NOt sure on exact date, but she did die in 1560.
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He beat his son's wife causing a miscarriage. Not sure on exact date, but it did occur in 1581.
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Ivan dies due to stroke.