Ivan the Terrible

Russian Tsar and first ruler of Russia

Ivan the Terrible - Russian Tsar and first ruler of Russia
Born

August 25th, 1530
494 years ago

Died

March 28th, 1584
440 years ago — 53 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Russia

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Ruled as the Tsar of Russia from 1547 until death in 1584. The first ruler to be crowned as Tsar, Ivan centralized power and expanded the territory of Russia. Through military campaigns, he expanded into Siberia, gaining significant land and resources. His reign was marked by the establishment of the Oprichnina, a policy that involved political repression and the creation of a loyal military force. His legacy is characterized by both his expansionist policies and the sociopolitical turmoil of his reign.

Crowned as the first Tsar of Russia

Expanded Russian territory into Siberia

Implemented the Oprichnina policy

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