Ivan the Terrible Timeline

By Cam Gibb
  • The Death of Ivan's Father
    Dec 4, 1533

    The Death of Ivan's Father

    Ivan was only three years old when his father died. It was also at this time that he was now the proclaimed grand prince of Moscow.
  • The Death of Ivan's Mother
    1538

    The Death of Ivan's Mother

    She ruled in Ivan's place until her death which was allegedly by poison.
  • Ivan's First Marriage
    1547

    Ivan's First Marriage

    Ivan marries Anastasia Romanovna
  • Mar 28, 1554

    Ivan's Son, Ivan, is Born

  • Ivan's Second Son, Feodor I, is Born
    1557

    Ivan's Second Son, Feodor I, is Born

  • 1560

    The Death of Anastasia

    Ivan's first wife died, which lead him into his period of cruelty and terror.
  • Ivan's Second Marriage
    1561

    Ivan's Second Marriage

    Ivan marries Maria Temryukovna (1561-1569)
  • 1571

    Ivan's Third Marriage

    Ivan marries Marfa Sobakina
  • 1572

    Ivan's Fourth Marriage

    Ivan marries Anna Koltovskaya (1572-1574)
  • Ivan Kills his Son
    1581

    Ivan Kills his Son

    In a fit of rage, Ivan kills his son and only viable heir, Ivan.