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Ivan the Terrible of Russia - Jackie C.

By sjacastro
  • Aug 25, 1530

    Birth

    Birth
    He was born in Kolomenskoye, Russia to Elena Glinskaya and Vasilli III of Russia
  • Period: Aug 25, 1530 to

    The Life of Ivan the Terrible

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  • Jan 16, 1547

    Officially a Tsar

    Officially a Tsar
    Ivan officially became tsar of Russia at age 16. However, he first came to the thrown at the age of 3 after his father, Vasily III died in 1533.
  • Jan 1, 1555

    St. Basil's Cathedral

    St. Basil's Cathedral
    (Was built 1555-1561)
  • Jan 1, 1558

    Conquering and Trading

    Conquering and Trading
    He conquered the Baltic cities Narva and Polostck gaining access to the Baltic sea. Ivan began trading directly with England. (January 1st is not an accurate date. I could not find the month or date of this event.)
  • Aug 1, 1560

    Outrage Over Anastasia's Death

    Outrage Over Anastasia's Death
    (Summer of 1560) Anastasia, Ivan's wife, contracted an illness which soon led to her passing. Some say she was also poinsioned. Ivan began to rage and banged his head on tables. Close friends and family began collasping to their death like a domino effect. His anger grew and Chirstmas of 1564, he packed his belongings and moved to Moscow without anyones notice with an intention to relinquinch his throne.

  • The Miscarriage and Ivan IIV's Death

    The Miscarriage and Ivan IIV's Death
    Punched his daughter-in-law Elena (Ivan IIV's wife) in the stomach causing a miscarriage. He then murdered Ivan IIV for arguing with him. Ivan IV killed him by stabbing him with a staff. Ivan IV was known to have extreme anger issues and be dangerous.

  • Death

    Death
    Ivan past away from a stroke while playing chess with his body guard and close friend, Bogdan, Beskly. This event was taken place in Moscow, Russia.