Ivan IV

By Oliviaa1230
  • Sep 3, 1530

    Ivan IV was born

    Ivan IV was born
    In Moscow, Russia.
  • Period: Sep 3, 1530 to

    The Life of Ivan the Terrible

  • Dec 3, 1533

    Vasily III dies

    Vasily III dies
    Ivan's father died due to an infection.
  • Dec 6, 1538

    Elena Glinskaya dies

    Elena Glinskaya dies
    Ivan's mother died due to poisoning, unfortunately leaving him in the care of his abusive mentors and advisors.
  • Jan 16, 1547

    Ivan was crowned

    Ivan was crowned
    Ivan became Czar of all Russia, stylizing the traditional title of Tsar. [Picture is from a movie adaptation of Ivan's life].
  • Aug 7, 1560

    Anastasia Romanova died

    Anastasia Romanova died
    Ivan's first wife died, beginning his slow spiral into madness and despair
  • Nov 19, 1581

    Ivan accidentally killed his son

    Ivan accidentally killed his son
    During an argument, Ivan hit his son Ivan Ivanovich with a spear-like object, resulting in his son's death.

  • Ivan dies

    Ivan dies
    Ivan dies during a chess game and is succeeded by his weakest son Fyodor.

  • Fyodor took control of Russia

    Fyodor took control of Russia
    Ivan's only remaining son became Tsar after him, despite his mental and physical weakness.