-
1533
Ivan comes to the throne
Ivan's father died when he was only 3 years old and Ivan was put in the throne -
1546
Ivan named Czar
young 16 year old Ivan took power and named himself the first Czar of Russia -
1547
Married Antasia
A year after he took rule Ivan found his first wife Antasia and was very happy and the start of the good period. -
Period: 1547 to 1560
Good period
Ivan was happy when Antasia was alive and it showed in the way he ruled the people liked him and he ruled with respect. -
1552
Took Kazan
After many failed campaigns Ivan finally conquered Kazan and took over the town. -
1560
Antasia dies
After 13 years of marriage Antasia died of an illness and the start of the bad period -
1560
Dissolved selected council
acting in the fear of treason Ivan dissolved what was the representatives of the people or the selected council. -
Period: 1560 to
Bad period
After Antasia died Ivan went on a rampage for the rest of his rule and it is known as the Bad Period -
1565
Given the oprichnina
he killed many traitors and agreed with the people that he would rule smaller section of Russia (the oprichnina) only as long as he had complete control. -
Period: 1570 to 1579
many Wives
within 1570-1579 Ivan had five wives -
1572
End of oprichnina
Ivan;s land was abolished and he became the ruler of Russia again. -
1581
Killed son
In a fit of rage he struck his son and the heir to the thrown in the head and killed him.
