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Aug 25, 1530
Born
Ivan IV is born -
Jan 1, 1533
Father dies
Ivan's father dies when Ivan is just 3 years old. -
Jan 1, 1538
Mother dies- Ivan takes the throne
Ivan's mother dies, leaving himself to rule at just 8 years old. -
Jan 1, 1547
Ivan's "good period" begins
During this time, Ivan is considered a good ruler and actually makes a good impact on Russia. -
Jan 1, 1547
Crowned tsar of Muscovy
Ivan is crowned as the first czar. -
Jan 1, 1547
Marries Anastasia Romanovna
Marrying Anastasia makes a big impact on Ivan's life. -
Jan 1, 1552
Ivan defeats Tartar khanates of Kazan and Astrakhan
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Jan 1, 1556
Ivan defeats Tartar khanates of Kazan and Astrakhan
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Jan 1, 1560
Wife dies- "bad period" begins
When Anastasia dies, Ivan begins to blame the boyars. He kills them and their family, and takes their land. -
Period: Jan 1, 1560 to
Reign of Terror
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Jan 1, 1581
Ivan kills his son
Ivan kills his son in a violent quarrel, in a fit of sudden rage. -
Death
Ivan IV dies
