Ivan the Terrible By Richy4085 Dec 14, 1530 Ivan was Born Period: Jan 1, 1533 to Dec 1, 1584 Ivan IV Apr 14, 1533 three-year-old Ivan ascended the Muscovite throne Because his Father died Jan 14, 1547 Freed himself from his Boyars Aug 14, 1552 he initiated hostilities against the Kazan khanate May 14, 1560 His wife Died Probably and thought to be the leading cause for him to become an insane leader Oct 14, 1581 He muderd his son Apr 29, 1598 Died