Ivan the terrible of russia

Ivan the Terrible of Russia

By maddiednie
  • Aug 25, 1530

    Birth

  • Dec 7, 1533

    Death of His Father

  • Dec 7, 1538

    Death of His Mother

  • Dec 18, 1546

    Seize of Power

  • Period: Dec 5, 1547 to Dec 6, 1560

    "Good Period"

    During the time Ivan won many great victories, add lands to Russia and provide Russia with a Code of Laws
  • Married Anastasia Romanovna
    Dec 6, 1547

    Married Anastasia Romanovna

    Picture labeled for reuse
  • Dec 7, 1547

    Crowned Tsar of Muscovy

  • Dec 6, 1553

    First Printing Press Established

    Under Ivan's order.
  • Dec 7, 1560

    Death of His First Wife

  • Period: Dec 6, 1561 to

    "Bad Period"

    After the death of his wife, Ivan created his own police force to kill Boyars and their families.
  • Ivan commissioned St. Basil's Cathedral
    Dec 7, 1561

    Ivan commissioned St. Basil's Cathedral

    In Moscow's Red Square
  • Murdered His Oldest Son
    Dec 6, 1581

    Murdered His Oldest Son

    This occurred during a violent fight between the two.

  • Death and Loss of Power