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Dec 4, 1533
Ivan's Father Dies
The death of Grand Prince Vasily III (Ivan's father) puts young Ivan in a position of power. -
Dec 4, 1533
Ivan Gains Power
Three year old Ivan is proclaimed Grand Prince of Moscow. -
Apr 13, 1538
Ivan's Mother Dies
The death of Ivan's mother saddens him and full power is given to Ivan. -
Jan 16, 1547
Ivan Recieves a New Title
Ivan is crowned with the title: "Tsar and Grand Prince of All Russia" -
Feb 3, 1547
Ivan Marries
Ivan marries his First Wife Named Anastasia Romanovna. -
Aug 7, 1560
Anastasia Romanovna Dies
Ivan's first wife Anastsia Romanovna dies, which leads to him losing control of his temper. -
Aug 21, 1561
Ivan Marries His Second Wife
Ivan Marries Maria Temryukovna after his first wife passes away. -
Nov 16, 1561
Ivan Kills His Own Son
Ivan Murders his Heir (second oldest son). It is rumored that he killed his own son by hitting him in the head. -
Mar 2, 1565
Start of the Oprichnina
Ivan establishes the Oprichnina, which was his secret police force that carried out mass murders and public executions. -
Jun 16, 1572
End of the Oprichnina
Ivan's Oprichnina, which was his secret police force killed at least 40,000 innocent people before disbanding. -
Feb 24, 1581
Ivan Marries For the Final Time
Ivan Marries his final Wife Maria Nagaya. This is his 9th wife. -
Ivan Beats His Own Daughter
Ivan beats his pregnant daughter in law, causing her to have a miscarriage.
