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Ivan the Terrible

By s-jgibb
  • Ivan was born
    Aug 25, 1530

    Ivan was born

  • Ivan becomes Grand Prince of Russia
    Aug 25, 1533

    Ivan becomes Grand Prince of Russia

    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

    Ivan is crowned as Tsar of Russia

    During his early years he makes very large government and army reforms.
  • Ivan marries Anastasia Romonov
    Sep 19, 1547

    Ivan marries Anastasia Romonov

    Ivan is very happy and makes good decisions during the time with Anastasia.
  • Ivan's wife, Anastasia Romonov dies
    Jun 20, 1560

    Ivan's wife, Anastasia Romonov dies

    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 murders his oldest son

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

    Ivan the Terrible dies

    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.