Ivan iv

Ivan IV

By gglickert
  • Aug 25, 1530

    Born

    The day Ivan IV was born
  • 1533

    Came into power

    When Ivan was only 3 years old
  • 1538

    Ivan IV's mother dies

    Ivan IV's mother dies
    Ivan's mother, Helen, passed away possibly poisoned but unconfirmed.
  • 1543

    First Execution

    Executed his first enemy at only 13 years old.
  • 1547

    Marries Anastasia

    Marries Anastasia
    Anastasia was Ivan IV's true love, he was absolutely crushed when she passed away.
  • 1547

    Became Czar

    When Ivan IV was only 16 years old he became the Czar of Russia
  • Period: 1547 to 1560

    Good Period

    When Ivan IV wasn't terrible (when he was a good and efficient ruler).
  • Period: 1560 to

    Bad Period

    When things under Ivan IV's rule started to go downhill and he became a little crazy. Lasted until Ivan passed away in 1584.
  • 1571

    Moscow Raided

    Moscow Raided
    Moscow was raided by one of Ivan IV's enemies, the Crimean Tatars.
  • 1574

    Becomes prince of Moscow

    Ivan IV assumes the role of prince of Moscow and appoints, Simeon Bekbulatovich, as a puppet Czar.
  • 1581

    Kills Son

    Ivan the Terrible kills his eldest son when he was very angry. This haunts him for the rest of his life.

  • Ivan IV's Death

    Ivan IV's Death
    The day he passed away.