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Ivan is born; Kolomenskoye, Russia.
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Ivan the terribleIvan came to throne at age 3.
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He seized full power and was the frist 'Czar.'
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Ivan during this period added land, codified laws to unite Russia, and ruled justly and fairly.
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He marries Anastasia. They have two kids, Ivan Grozny and Feodor.
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Ivan Grozny is born and is to inherit the throne after Ivan.
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Wife dies of mysterious illness. He killed anyone to be considered a threat or traitor.
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Anastasia, Ivan's wife, dies of a mysterious illness. This starts his 'bad period.'
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Ivan hires secret police (Oprichnina) who killed anyone who he consirded a traitor or a threat.
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Ivan killed his oldest son after a fight about his wife. Leaves throne to youngest son who wasn't capable of ruling.
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Ivan dies and leaveas throne to his son, Feodor.
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Michael Romanov is selected as the next Czar.