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Ivan the terrible's father died when he just 3 years old of blood poisoning. He died in his fortress in Moscow, Russia.
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Ivan's mother dies when he is only the age of 8. She was allegedly poisoned by the boyars
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In January, Ivan was named the first Tsar and grand prince of all Russia
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In February Ivan marries his first wife, Anastasiya Romanovna, a great-aunt of the future first tsar of the Romanov dynasty.
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On August 10th 1548 Anastasia and Ivan revive there first child. There first child is a girl in whom they name Anna. Ivan is somewhat disappointed because he wants a son who can take the thrown after him
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Tsarevna Anna Ivanovna dies on July 20th only 2 years after she was born
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Ivan and Anastasia finally give birth to and son. After 2 children Ivan finally has someone to take over the throne for him
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Tsarevich Dmitri Ivanovich dies less than a year old from drowsing. When the royal boat was coming back from Kirillov when the boat flipped. Ivan and his wife were able to escape but the son sadly drowned.
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Ivan's First wife, Anastasia Romanovna, allegedly dies of a stroke.
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Ivan leaves Moscow because he fell into a deep depression after his wife died and thinks he can no longer rule.
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In 1581 Ivan the terrible beat his pregnant daughter-in-law because she was wearing "inappropriate" clothing. This beating caused her to get a miscarriage
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Ivan's son, also called Ivan, heard about his dad beating his own daughter-in-law and had a heated debate with his father. This conversation ended with Ivan striking his own son in the head with his staff. This resulted in Ivan killing his own son.
