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1533
Death of Father
Ivan's father dies from blood poisoning. At just 3 years old, Ivan came into power. Because of his young age, his mother ruled for him. -
1538
Death of Mother
Ivan's mother dies suddenly and years of misrule ensued until Ivan crowned himself czar in 1547 -
1546
Marriage to Anastasia Romanov
At 16 he crowned himself czar of Russia and married Anastasia Romanov -
May 31, 1547
Birth of 2nd Son
Feodor is born and after the death of his brother, he became the heir to the throne. -
Aug 10, 1548
Birth of 1st Child
Anastasia gives birth to Anna, Ivan's 1st daughter -
1551
Birth of 2nd Daughter
Maria is born but dies shortly after -
Mar 28, 1554
Birth of 1st Son
Anastasia Romanov gives birth to Ivan's first son who will be the heir to the throne -
1560
Anastasia Dies
Ivan's wife dies and he accuses boyars of poisoning her, this starts his "Bad Period" -
1581
Death of Eldest Son
Ivan had a violent quarrel with his eldest son who was supposed to the heir to the throne which resulted in the death of his son -
1581
Beating of Daughter-In-Law
Ivan beats his daughter-in-law for wearing immodest clothes. She was pregnant and the beating resulted in her miscarriage. This is what led to the violent quarrel between Ivan and his eldest son.
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