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Ivan the Terrible of Russia

By arshiaashari
  • Dec 4, 1533

    Death of His Father

    Death of His Father
    In 1533, Ivan's father, Basil III, died and left his three-year-old son to become the prince of Moscow.
  • Jul 11, 1538

    Death of His Mother

    Death of His Mother
    In 1538, Ivan's mother dies, possibly leaving mental effects that impacted him greatly.
  • Jan 16, 1547

    Being Crowned Tsar of Russia

    Being Crowned Tsar of Russia
    In 1547, Ivan was crowned tsar of all Russia.
  • Feb 15, 1547

    First Marriage

    First Marriage
    In 1547, the same year Ivan was titled the czar of Russia, he decided to marry Anastsia Romanova.
  • 1549

    Institute his Reforms

    In 1549, Ivan, with the help of his councilers, introduced self-government, reformed tax collections, and instituted statutory law and church refroms.
  • 1558

    Went to War

    In 1558, Ivan went to war to attempt to establish Russian rule over present-day Latvia and Estonia.
  • Jul 23, 1560

    Anastasia's Death

    Anastasia's Death
    Ivan's first wife, Anastasia, died on Jul 23, 1560.
  • 1565

    The Beginning of Oprichnina

    Ivan founded the Oprichnina state policy which included institution of secret police, mass regressions, and etc.
  • 1570

    Led oprichniki troops agains Novgorod

    In 1570, Ivan personally led all of his oprichniki troops against Novgorod. He ended up destroying that city and executing several thousands of its inhabitatns.
  • 1572

    The End of Oprichnina

    The Oprichnina state policy was abolished when the regiments failed to defend Moscow from the Crimean Tatars' attack.
  • Jun 15, 1581

    Death of His Son

    Death of His Son
    On June 15, 1581, Ivan murdered his own son during an outburst of rage, which was perhaps, one of the most historically significant events of his life.