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Ivan the terrible of russia

  • Aug 1, 1530

    Ivan is born

    Ivan is born
    Ivan is born to Vasilli III of Russia his father and Elena Glinskaya his mother
  • Jan 1, 1533

    Ivan comes to power after his fathers death

    Ivan comes to power after his fathers death
    Ivan IV came to power when he was only three years old after the death of his father.
  • Jan 1, 1546

    Ivan seizes power and crowns himself Czar

    Ivan seizes power and crowns himself Czar
    After the fighting of the other boyars, Ivan seized power when he was 16 and crowned himself the first Czar
  • Jan 1, 1547

    Ivans good period

    Ivans good period
    from 1547-1560 are considered his good period. He started out as a reformer- revised the law code, created an elite standing army and introduced self management in rural areas.
  • Jan 1, 1560

    Ivans bad period

    Ivans bad period
    Ivan's bad period began in 1560 after the death of his wife. He began killing boyars and other people out of rage
  • Jan 1, 1571

    Ivan creates the Oprichnia

    Ivan creates the Oprichnia
    Ivan created a secret police like force to spread terror and kill anyone who displeased or was suspected of opposing Ivan
  • Jan 1, 1581

    Ivan commits a horrible act

    Ivan commits a horrible act
    In 1581 Ivan accidentally kills his eldest son during a violent exchange
  • Russia's times of trouble

    Russia's times of trouble
    After the death of his heir and oldest son, his youngest son is left to rule. His youngest son proves to be unfit for leadership leaving no heir to rule. Russia experienced times of turmoil known as the times of trouble
  • Ivan the terrible dies

    Ivan the terrible dies
    Ivan died in 1584 due to an apparent stroke