Tsarevich Dmitry Ivanovich of Russia

Grand Prince of Moscow and heir

Tsarevich Dmitry Ivanovich of Russia - Grand Prince of Moscow and heir
Born

October 11th, 1552
473 years ago

Died

1553
472 years ago — 1 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Russia

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Born in 1552, served as the heir to the Russian throne during the reign of Ivan IV. Lived in a turbulent period marked by political strife and dynastic challenges. Conspired against by rival factions, faced various threats to his life. His untimely death in 1591 led to significant unrest and influenced the dynamics of the Russian succession.

Being the heir to Ivan IV's throne

The events leading to his mysterious death

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