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Aug 25, 1530
Birth
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Aug 25, 1533
Came to throne
He came to the throne when he was only 3 years old. (est. date) -
Jan 16, 1547
Crowned tsar of Russia
Finally gains the power after coming to the throne when he was 3 because of his fathers death. -
Sep 1, 1560
Anastasia Dies, Bad period begins
Ivan's wife dies, turmoil in Russia begins. (est. date) -
Aug 1, 1565
Oprichnina Started
Puts certain Russian territories into Ivan's direct control. (est. date) -
Apr 1, 1581
Kills his oldest son and heir to throne
Killed his oldest son and heir. Left only his weakest son to rule. -
Death
