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At the age of 3 Ivan's father died and he became Russia ruler. His mother acted as a regent for 5 years until she mysteriously died. Other families took over the regency until he was fit to rule.
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During his early years he makes very large government and army reforms.
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Ivan is very happy and makes good decisions during the time with Anastasia.
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The time Ivan had with Anastasia was the best of his life. He remarried 7 times and every wife was mysteriously found dead.
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Ivan became increasingly unstable after the death of Anastasia. He went on a violent rage killing his oldest son.
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Since Ivan killed his oldest and strongest son, his young weak son took over as ruler of Russia. He was unfit for rule and died without having an heir. Anastasia relatives, the Romonovs take control of Russia.