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The death of Grand Prince Vasily III (Ivan's father) puts young Ivan in a position of power.
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Three year old Ivan is proclaimed Grand Prince of Moscow.
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The death of Ivan's mother saddens him and full power is given to Ivan.
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Ivan is crowned with the title: "Tsar and Grand Prince of All Russia"
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Ivan marries his First Wife Named Anastasia Romanovna.
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Ivan's first wife Anastsia Romanovna dies, which leads to him losing control of his temper.
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Ivan Marries Maria Temryukovna after his first wife passes away.
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Ivan Murders his Heir (second oldest son). It is rumored that he killed his own son by hitting him in the head.
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Ivan establishes the Oprichnina, which was his secret police force that carried out mass murders and public executions.
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Ivan's Oprichnina, which was his secret police force killed at least 40,000 innocent people before disbanding.
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Ivan Marries his final Wife Maria Nagaya. This is his 9th wife.
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Ivan beats his pregnant daughter in law, causing her to have a miscarriage.
