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Aug 25, 1530
Birth Of Ivan
On August 25th, 1550 Ivan was born. -
Aug 25, 1533
Coming to the Throne
In 1533, with an estimated date of August 25th, Ivan was given the throne after his father died at only three years old. -
Period: Jan 1, 1547 to Nov 19, 1560
"Good Period"
This time span was known as Ivan's "Good Period". In these years he won great victories, added lands to Russia, gave Russia their own code of laws, and ruled justly. (Estimated dates) -
Aug 25, 1549
Seizing of Power
When Ivan reached the age of 16, he managed to seiz all of the power possible. He then crowned himself Czar ("Ceaser"). Estimated date. -
Jan 13, 1560
Downfall ("Bad Period")
Ivan's good period came to an end in 1560 after his beloved wife Anastasia died. -
Jan 1, 1581
Killing of first son
In 1581, during a violent quarrel, Ivan ended up killing his oldest sun and heir. -
Passing of Ivan
Only three years after killing his eldest son, Ivan died. This left his second son as the only person left to rule, and he proved to be both physically and mentally unable to do so. (Estimated times) -
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Romanov Dynasty
After Ivans passing, there was the new ruler Michael Romanov, his wife's nephew. This began a new dynasty that ruled for 300 years. (Est. times) -
New beginning
In the year 1613, repersentatives from cities in Russia came together to decide on the next Czar. Chosen was Michael Romanor, the grandnephew of Ivan's wife Anastasia. (Estimated dates)