- Ivan the Terrible | Biography, Accomplishments, Facts | Britannica
Ivan the Terrible (born August 25, 1530, Kolomenskoye, near Moscow [Russia]—died March 18, 1584, Moscow) was the grand prince of Moscow (1533–84) and the first to be proclaimed tsar of Russia (from 1547)
- What Was So Terrible About Ivan the Terrible? - HowStuffWorks
Ivan the Terrible, a medieval Russian ruler, earned his foreboding nickname through horrifying repressions and costly wars Initially a peaceful and progressive leader, Ivan later became an autocrat who murdered thousands of boyars and civilians to consolidate power Ivan's legacy includes state-building and brutal tactics, influencing future leaders like Stalin and Putin
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