Reign of Ivan the Terrible (jan 1, 1533 – jun 12, 1584)
Description:
Ivan the Terrible rose to the throne at a young age, and after his wife died, he killed everyone who he suspected were against him, including his family and friends. He set strict restrictions against the peasants and taxed heavily. Ivan defeated the Mongol empire and gained their territories, laying the foundations for the growing Russian Empire.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1533
jun 12, 1584
~ 51 years