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Aug 25, 1530
Birth
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Period: Aug 25, 1530 to
Ivan the IV lifetime
A record of major events during the lifespan and reign of Ivan the IV in medieval Russia. -
Dec 3, 1533
Death of The Grand Prince
Vasili III, Ivan the IV's father died when Ivan was 3 years old. His death changed Ivan's life and started the Boyar's power struggle over Ivan for many years. -
Jan 16, 1547
Ivan Crowned Czar
He seized power himself at 16 years old depite the Boyars disruptions. He was the first ruler to officially use the title Czar. -
Period: Jan 16, 1547 to Aug 7, 1560
Ivan's Good Period
In this amount of time he added lands to Russia, he won many great victories and he ruled justly over his people. This period ended when Anastasia's life did. -
Jun 16, 1552
Ivan vs. Kazan
Ivan leads an army of over 100,000 into Kazan, leaving it's population devasted and the city destroyed. -
Aug 7, 1560
Death of Anastasia
Anastasia fell ill and died, which started Ivan the IV's bad period. -
Nov 19, 1581
Death of the Heir
In a fit of rage Ivan the IV killed his son during a dispute, it was considered a national as well as personal tragedy. -
Death of Ivan the IV
