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Dec 4, 1533
The Death of Ivan's Father
Ivan was only three years old when his father died. It was also at this time that he was now the proclaimed grand prince of Moscow. -
1538
The Death of Ivan's Mother
She ruled in Ivan's place until her death which was allegedly by poison. -
1547
Ivan's First Marriage
Ivan marries Anastasia Romanovna -
Mar 28, 1554
Ivan's Son, Ivan, is Born
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1557
Ivan's Second Son, Feodor I, is Born
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1560
The Death of Anastasia
Ivan's first wife died, which lead him into his period of cruelty and terror. -
1561
Ivan's Second Marriage
Ivan marries Maria Temryukovna (1561-1569) -
1571
Ivan's Third Marriage
Ivan marries Marfa Sobakina -
1572
Ivan's Fourth Marriage
Ivan marries Anna Koltovskaya (1572-1574) -
1581
Ivan Kills his Son
In a fit of rage, Ivan kills his son and only viable heir, Ivan.
