Ivan the Terrible

Ivan was born

Aug 25, 1530

Ivan becomes Grand Prince of Russia

Aug 25, 1533

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.

Ivan is crowned as Tsar of Russia

Jan 16, 1547

During his early years he makes very large government and army reforms.

Ivan marries Anastasia Romonov

Sep 19, 1547

Ivan is very happy and makes good decisions during the time with Anastasia.

Ivan's wife, Anastasia Romonov dies

Jun 20, 1560

The time Ivan had with Anastasia was the best of his life. He remarried 7 times and every wife was mysteriously found dead.

Ivan murders his oldest son

Nov 18, 1581

Ivan became increasingly unstable after the death of Anastasia. He went on a violent rage killing his oldest son.

Ivan the Terrible dies

Mar 28, 1584

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.