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Aug 25, 1530
Ivan was born.
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Dec 29, 1543
Ivan shows aspects of sadism at age thirteen.
After arresting a prince, the man was fed to starving dogs and Ivan's compatriots often raped and killed women. -
Jan 5, 1547
Ivan crowned ceaser.
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Feb 14, 1550
Ivan sparks a military reform.
Ivan becomes the face of Russia's military. -
Feb 5, 1552
Ivan attacks the khanate of Kazan.
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Mar 5, 1555
Begins Livonian war
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Jun 4, 1560
Ivan's queen Anastasia dies
After this Ivan tortures and executes several boyars. -
May 19, 1564
Ivan leaves Moscow and vows never to return.
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Sep 14, 1581
In a rage, Ivan murders his own son.
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Ivan dies whilst playing a game of chess.
