History of Russia

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  • Ivan the Terrible(1533)
    Nov 12, 1533

    Ivan the Terrible(1533)

    Became first Russian czar
  • Nov 12, 1547

    The Good Period

    -Added land
    -Codified Laws to Unite Russia
    -Ruled justly and fairly
  • Nov 12, 1560

    The Bad Period

    -Wife dies if mysterious illness
    -Blamed boyars & began to kill them
    -Had his "secret police" kill anyone he considered a traitor or threat
  • Two periods of rule
    Oct 12, 1565

    Two periods of rule

    -The Good Period(1547-1560)
    -The Bad Period(1560-1584)
  • Kills oldest son
    Nov 12, 1581

    Kills oldest son

    -Caused by himself
    -Didnt like the way his wife dressed, so he took it out on his son
  • Nov 12, 1581

    Youngest sons challenges

    • Was mentally handicapped -Wasnt capable of ruling himself
  • Death of Ivan

    Death of Ivan

    Dies in 1584 of old age
  • Next Czar

    Next Czar

    -Michael Romanov becomes the next czar of Rssia

  • Website with more information on Ivan the Terrible

    http://www.biography.com/people/ivan-iv-9350679