Ivan the Terrible By s-tcoon Aug 25, 1530 Born Ivan the Terrible is born Aug 25, 1546 Becomes Czar Period: Nov 17, 1547 to Nov 17, 1559 Good Period Ruled lawfully, won many wars, got more land for Russia Nov 17, 1560 Bad Period begins Nov 17, 1562 Creates Secret Police Nov 16, 1581 Kills Son Mar 28, 1584 Dies