Ivan IV the Terrible (dec 11, 1533 – mar 9, 1584)
Description:
He was the first ruler in Russia to take the title of tsar. He expanded the territories of Russia eastward after finding westward expansion blocked by Swedes and Poland. He crushed the power of Russian nobility (boyars). After his dynasty, a Time of Troubles started.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 11, 1533
mar 9, 1584
~ 50 years