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Ivan is born in Kolomenskoye, Moscow, Russia
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Ivan's father, Vasili III of Russia, dies on December 3rd, 1533.
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Immediately after Ivan's fathers death he is proclaimed the grand prince of Moscow in which his mother ruled under his name until she died.
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Ivan's mother passed not long after his father leaving Ivan with all power.
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When Ivan was 16 years old he was crowned the Tsar of Russia
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Ivan marries his first wife, Anastasiya.
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Ivan as a leader turns to be more absolute and violent after the death of his first wife.
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Ivan's first wife Anastasiya dies.
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Ivan kills his strongest son for mysterious reasons.
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Ivan the Terrible passes leaving his weak son with all the power.