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Aug 25, 1530
Ivan the Terrible is Born
Ivan is born in Kolomenskoye, Moscow, Russia -
Dec 3, 1533
Ivan's Father Dies
Ivan's father, Vasili III of Russia, dies on December 3rd, 1533. -
Dec 4, 1533
Ivan is Proclaimed Grand Prince of Moscow
Immediately after Ivan's fathers death he is proclaimed the grand prince of Moscow in which his mother ruled under his name until she died. -
May 4, 1538
Ivan the Terrible's Mother Passes
Ivan's mother passed not long after his father leaving Ivan with all power. -
Jan 16, 1547
Ivan is Crowned the Tsar of Russia
When Ivan was 16 years old he was crowned the Tsar of Russia -
Feb 3, 1547
Ivan marries his First Wife
Ivan marries his first wife, Anastasiya. -
1560
Ivan's "Bad" Period
Ivan as a leader turns to be more absolute and violent after the death of his first wife. -
Aug 7, 1560
Ivan's First Wife Passes
Ivan's first wife Anastasiya dies. -
Nov 19, 1581
Ivan's Stronger Son Dies
Ivan kills his strongest son for mysterious reasons. -
Ivan the Terrible dies
Ivan the Terrible passes leaving his weak son with all the power.
