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Period: 1223 to 1480
Mongol Control of Russia
During this time, the Mongol Khanate would remain in Russia and dominate its residents. -
Period: Apr 5, 1462 to Nov 27, 1505
Reign of Ivan III
Ivan III would become known for expelling Mongol Khanates from Russia and creating the first Russian State. -
Period: 1519 to 1556
Reign of Charles V
Charles V would attempt to hold a tight grip over his vast empire, while also combatting Ottoman Turks and the spread of Protestantism. -
Jun 28, 1519
Reign of Charles V Begins
Charles V would ascend to the throne of Austria, the Holy Roman Empire, Spain, and the Netherlands in 1519. -
1547
Reign of Ivan IV Begins
Ivan IV, would take the throne in 1547, quickly earning his now famous nickname, "the terrible". -
Period: 1547 to
Reign of Ivan IV
Ivan's reign would be filled with cruelty and paranoia as he undermined Boyar power and murdered countless Russians on basis of suspicion. -
Period: 1550 to 1560
Ivan IV's "Good Period"
The time in which Ivan IV remained a strong, fair ruler, before the beginning of his paranoia and tyrannical behavior. -
Apr 5, 1562
Reign of Ivan III Begins
Ivan III, also called Ivan the Great, would be the first recognized Grand Prince of Moscow. -
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Romanov Family Line
The Dominant ruling family in Russia following Michael I's ascension, the Romanovs would remain in power until the Russian Revolution of 1917. -
Reign of Michael I Romanov Begins
Michael I would be the first Romanov to take the throne of Russia in 1613. -
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Hohenzollern family dominance
The royal house of Hohenzollern would dominate Prussia in the 17th and 18th centuries, -
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30 Years War
A war fought between the Protestant and Catholic leagues, which spanned several countries and resulted in millions of deaths and an enmity between Catholics and Protestants that had never been seen on such a level. -
Reign of Ferdinand II Begins.
Ferdinand of Austria would inherit the Austrian Throne in 1619. -
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Reign of Ferdinand II
The reign of Ferdinand II would primarily see him commanding the Catholic League and combatting Protestants in the various phases of the 30 Years War. -
Reign of Leopold I Begins
Leopold I of Austria would inherit the throne in 1658. -
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Reign of Leopold I
Leopold I would lead Austria in the War of Spanish Succession, influence arts and literature, and repel invading Ottoman Turks from the Holy Roman Empire. -
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Reign of Peter I
Peter I's reign would see him traveling Europe in an attempt to create allegiances with western European powers, and war with Sweden over the warm water ports surrounding his empire. -
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Great Northern War
Also called "Peter's War", the Great Northern War saw Peter I pitted against Sweden for control of warm water bodies bordered by Sweden. -
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War of Spanish Succession
This war would see several European powers attempting to stop French domination of Europe. -
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Reign of Charles IV
Charles IV's rule would be of relative peace, climaxed by his issue of the Pragmatic Sanction of 1713, giving his daughter Maria Josepha. -
Reign of Charles IV Begins
Charles IV, a pious Hapsburg, would take the Austrian throne in 1711. -
Reign of Frederick William Begins
Frederick William I, also known as the "The Great Elector" would ascend to the Austrian throne in 1713. -
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Reign of Frederick William I
Frederick William would become known for his alliance with Austria's divisive nobility, which differed from the normalized opposition to aristocratic power in Europe. He also increased taxation and military spending. -
War of Spanish Succession Ends
The War of Spanish Succession, which would see France attempting to secure the Spanish Crown, would see end in a loss of Spanish and French power, and serve as a flotation for the failing Austro-Hapsburg Empire. -
End of Great Northern War
The Great Northern War would end with a victory for Russia and it's coalition, and a decline in the influence of Sweden. -
Reign of Peter I Begins
Peter I, who would become known as Peter The Great, would inherit the Russian throne in 1721. -
Introduction of the Table of Ranks
Following his struggles with the rebellious Boyars, Peter drafted the Table of Ranks, establishing the ranks of the military and government of Russia. -
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War of Austrian Succession
This war would be fought by several European powers over claimants to the throne of Austria and its territories. -
Reign of Frederick the Great Begins
Frederick the Great, one would at first show disinterest in military aggression would develop military strength that would turn Prussia into a European power. -
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Reign of Frederick the Great
Frederick the Great, the most successful ruler in the history of Prussia, would dominate Eastern Europe and Austria while increasing the successes of farming and toleration. -
Reign of Maria Theresa Begins
Maria Theresa, daughter of Charles IV, would take the throne following the Sanction of 1713. -
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Reign of Maria Theresa
The reign of Maria Theresa would be filled with constant warring as empires had attempted to secure the succession of Theresa's empire. However, through this, the Austrian military would also grow in power. -
War of Austrian Succession ends
This war, fought by several Eastern European Powers for purposes of succession of Austria, would end in 1748. -
Reign of Catherine the Great Begins
Catherine the Great, Russia's first dominant Female ruler, would quickly earn her nickname as she opened warm water ports for Russia. -
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Reign of Catherine II "The Great"
During Catherine's reign, she would partition Poland, earning a great amount of land, mandate Russia to grow militarily, and opened trade on the Black Sea. -
Reign of Joseph II Begins
Joseph II, son of Maria Theresa, would inherit the throne in 1764. -
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Reign of Joseph II
Joseph II's reign would be filled with religious and societal reform as he allowed toleration and infrastructural improvements to be made. Joseph's reign would also see relative peace and the newfound idea of a service tax.
