Land of the Czars by Clayton Drenner

By ClaytonDrenner
  • Jan 1, 1538

    Ivan's mom dies.

  • Jan 1, 1543

    Ivan kills rivals for the throne.

  • Jan 1, 1547

    Ivan becomes Czar.

  • Mar 13, 1552

    Russians fight off the Khantes.

    Russian forces defeat the last of the Mongols controlling them.
  • Jan 1, 1553

    Becomes 'Ivan the Terrible'.

  • Jan 1, 1560

    Ivan's wife, Anastasia, dies.

  • Period: Jan 1, 1560 to

    Ivan begins reign of terror.

  • Mar 13, 1571

    Russia goes to war with the Tatar.

  • Nov 19, 1581

    Ivan kills his son, Ivanovich.

    After a dispute, Ivan hits his son on the head with his large, iron cane. Killing him.

  • Death of Ivan the Terrible

  • Birth of Peter the Great

    Peter, soon to be czar, is born.

  • Peter's father dies.

  • Beginning of Peter the Great's reign

  • Peter removes sister from the throne.

  • Peter's half-brother/co-czar dies, leaving him the throne.

  • Peter lets towns choose their own officials.

  • People become drafted for entire lifetime.

  • Soul tax legalzed.

  • Church heirarchy abolished.

  • Death of Peter the Great

  • Beginning of Catherine the Great's reign

  • Death of Catherine the Great

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