Russian Absolutism

Ivan the Terrible

Aug 25, 1530

Ivan the Terrible was born in Moscow, Russia

Ivan the Terrible

Nov 12, 1533

Ivan the Terrible became czar and age 3

Ivan the Terrible

Nov 13, 1547

Ivan the Terrible resigned from the position of czar when he was 17

Ivan the Terrible's Death

Mar 18, 1584

Ivan Vasilyevich or Ivan the Terrible died and was later buried in the alter part of Archangel's Cathedral.

Peter the Great

Jun 9, 1672

Peter the Great was born in Moscow, Russia His real name is Pyotr Alekseyevich

Peter the Great

Nov 12, 1682

Peter the Great became czar at age 10

Peter the Great

Nov 13, 1682

Peter the Great was too young to rule Russia so a regent waws sent to rule until he was old enough

Peter the Great's Death

Feb 8, 1725

Peter the Great died at age 52 and was later buried in Peter and Pauls Cathedral. he was known for being very tall and strong

Peter the Great

Feb 8, 1725

Peter the Great resigned from his position of czar