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Born as the son to Vasily III
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Ivan's father died at the age of 3 which gave him the throne
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At age 16, Ivan was finally crowned Czar of all Russia. This was the first rule to assume the title.
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Suspected nobles of killing his wife to take him off of his throne. Ivan then setup a private police force called the oprinichniki to kill the nobles and their families.
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Ivan killed the chosen heir. This caused Ivan's other son to rule.
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Ivan died badly tempered and unpredictable. Most of the families of Nobles were effected by Ivan's actions. Many usable land was abandoned due to the fear people had of the oprichniki.