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1547
Ivan IV Is Crowned
In 1547 Ivan IV was crowned Czar of Russia. -
1547
Ivan Marries Anastasia Romonov
He marries her the same year he came to the throne. -
1560
Anastasia's death
She died in 1560 but Ivan still married several times after her death. -
1560
Ivans Blame
Ivan blames a Boyar for Anastasia's death so he eventually creates the Oprichniki. -
1561
Ivan conquered Siberia
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1565
The Oprichniki
Ivan creates this police force to take out traitors. -
1565
Ivan founded a physco Monastic order
He was the abbot and the Oprichniki were the monks. Regularly performed sacreligious masses and often followed with extended orgies. -
1572
Oprichniki Dispanded
This force was disbanded due to its failure to defend moscow. -
1572
Ivan kills his son
Ivan IV kills his son when his son stands up to protect his wife. Ivans son dies and Ivans daughter in law has a miscarriage. -
1581
Peasants on service lands
Ivan issued an edict that forbid peasants on service lands from moving.
