Ivan the Terrible

By nathan.hackley
  • Dec 3, 1533

    Father Dies

    Father Dies
    Ivan the terrible's father died when he just 3 years old of blood poisoning. He died in his fortress in Moscow, Russia.
  • Jun 23, 1538

    Mother Dies

    Mother Dies
    Ivan's mother dies when he is only the age of 8. She was allegedly poisoned by the boyars
  • Jan 16, 1547

    First Tsar of Russia

    First Tsar of Russia
    In January, Ivan was named the first Tsar and grand prince of all Russia
  • Feb 6, 1547

    1st Marriage

    1st Marriage
    In February Ivan marries his first wife, Anastasiya Romanovna, a great-aunt of the future first tsar of the Romanov dynasty.
  • Aug 10, 1548

    First Daughter

    On August 10th 1548 Anastasia and Ivan revive there first child. There first child is a girl in whom they name Anna. Ivan is somewhat disappointed because he wants a son who can take the thrown after him
  • Jul 20, 1550

    First Daughter Dies

    Tsarevna Anna Ivanovna dies on July 20th only 2 years after she was born
  • Oct 11, 1552

    First Son

    First Son
    Ivan and Anastasia finally give birth to and son. After 2 children Ivan finally has someone to take over the throne for him
  • Jun 26, 1553

    Son Dies

    Tsarevich Dmitri Ivanovich dies less than a year old from drowsing. When the royal boat was coming back from Kirillov when the boat flipped. Ivan and his wife were able to escape but the son sadly drowned.
  • Jul 8, 1560

    Anastasia Romanovna dies

    Anastasia Romanovna dies
    Ivan's First wife, Anastasia Romanovna, allegedly dies of a stroke.
  • Aug 24, 1560

    Leaves Moscow

    Ivan leaves Moscow because he fell into a deep depression after his wife died and thinks he can no longer rule.
  • Nov 10, 1581

    Beats his Daughter-In-Law

    In 1581 Ivan the terrible beat his pregnant daughter-in-law because she was wearing "inappropriate" clothing. This beating caused her to get a miscarriage
  • Nov 16, 1581

    Kills his Son

    Kills his Son
    Ivan's son, also called Ivan, heard about his dad beating his own daughter-in-law and had a heated debate with his father. This conversation ended with Ivan striking his own son in the head with his staff. This resulted in Ivan killing his own son.