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A record of major events during the lifespan and reign of Ivan the IV in medieval Russia.
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Vasili III, Ivan the IV's father died when Ivan was 3 years old. His death changed Ivan's life and started the Boyar's power struggle over Ivan for many years.
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He seized power himself at 16 years old depite the Boyars disruptions. He was the first ruler to officially use the title Czar.
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In this amount of time he added lands to Russia, he won many great victories and he ruled justly over his people. This period ended when Anastasia's life did.
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Ivan leads an army of over 100,000 into Kazan, leaving it's population devasted and the city destroyed.
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Anastasia fell ill and died, which started Ivan the IV's bad period.
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In a fit of rage Ivan the IV killed his son during a dispute, it was considered a national as well as personal tragedy.
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