Ivan the Terrible

Tsar and Grand Duke of all Rus' from 1547 to 1584
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Ivan the Terrible

Summary

Ivan the Terrible is a human[1]. Born in Kolomenskoye[2], he… he was born on August 25, 1530[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on March 18, 1584[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and raspevschik[7]. He ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,734 views/month, #3,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kolomenskoye[2], Ivan the Terrible…
  • Ivan the Terrible died in Moscow[4].
  • Ivan the Terrible was born on August 25, 1530[3].
  • Ivan the Terrible was born on August 15, 1530[9].
  • Ivan the Terrible died on March 18, 1584[5].
  • Ivan the Terrible died on March 28, 1584[10].
  • Burial took place at Cathedral of the Archangel[11].
  • Ivan the Terrible's father was Vasili III of Moscow[12].
  • Ivan the Terrible's mother was Elena Glinskaya[13].
  • Among Ivan the Terrible's spouses was Anastasia Romanovna[14].
  • Among Ivan the Terrible's spouses was Maria Temryukovna[15].
  • Among Ivan the Terrible's spouses was Marfa Sobakina[16].
  • Among Ivan the Terrible's spouses was Anna Koltovskaya[17].
  • Ivan the Terrible was married to Maria Dolgorukaya[18].
  • Ivan the Terrible was married to Anna Vasilchikova[19].
  • A child of Ivan the Terrible was Dmitry Ivanovich of Russia[20].
  • A child of Ivan the Terrible was Tsarevich Ivan Ivanovich of Russia[21].
  • A child of Ivan the Terrible was Feodor I of Russia[22].
  • A child of Ivan the Terrible was Dmitry of Uglich[23].
  • A child of Ivan the Terrible was Anna Ivanovna of Russia[24].
  • A child of Ivan the Terrible was Vasily Ivanovich[25].
  • Ivan the Terrible held citizenship in Grand Principality of Moscow[26].
  • Ivan the Terrible held citizenship in Tsardom of Russia[27].
  • Ivan the Terrible's professions included politician[6].
  • Ivan the Terrible's professions included raspevschik[7].

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Origins and Family

Ivan the Terrible's place of birth was Kolomenskoye[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 25, 1530[3] and August 15, 1530[9]. His father was Vasili III of Moscow[12]. His mother was Elena Glinskaya[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and raspevschik[7]. Positions held include Tsar of All Russia[28], a historical position[29], in Tsardom of Russia[30], founded in 1547[31] and Sovereign of all Russia[32], a noble title[33], in Tsardom of Russia[34], founded in 1446[35].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anastasia Romanovna[14], a consort[36], 1530–1560[37], of Tsardom of Russia[38]; Maria Temryukovna[15], a consort[39], 1544–1569[40]; Marfa Sobakina[16], a consort[41], 1552–1571[42]; Anna Koltovskaya[17], a nun[43]; Maria Dolgorukaya[18], 1560–1580[44], of Tsardom of Russia[45]; and Anna Vasilchikova[19]. Children include Dmitry Ivanovich of Russia[20], 1552–1553[46], of Tsardom of Russia[47]; Tsarevich Ivan Ivanovich of Russia[21], a composer[48], 1554–1582[49], of Tsardom of Russia[50]; Feodor I of Russia[22], a politician[51], 1557–1598[52], of Tsardom of Russia[53]; Dmitry of Uglich[23], a politician[54], 1582–1591[55], of Tsardom of Russia[56]; Anna Ivanovna of Russia[24], 1549–1550[57]; and Vasily Ivanovich[25]. Ivan the Terrible's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[58].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 18, 1584[5] and March 28, 1584[10]. Ivan the Terrible died in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was poisoning[59]. He is buried at Cathedral of the Archangel[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ivan the Terrible include Tsar Ivan the Terrible[60], a film[61], directed by Gennady Vasilyev[62] and Yakeyama[63], a volcano[64], in Russia[65].

Why It Matters

Ivan the Terrible ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,734 views/month, #3,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

Entities named for him include Tsar Ivan the Terrible[60], a film[61], directed by Gennady Vasilyev[62] and Yakeyama[63], a volcano[64], in Russia[65].

FAQs

Where was Ivan the Terrible born?

Ivan the Terrible's place of birth was Kolomenskoye[2].

Where did Ivan the Terrible die?

Ivan the Terrible died in Moscow[4].

Who were Ivan the Terrible's parents?

Ivan the Terrible's father was Vasili III of Moscow[12]. Ivan the Terrible's mother was Elena Glinskaya[13].

Who was Ivan the Terrible married to?

Ivan the Terrible's spouses include Anastasia Romanovna[14], Maria Temryukovna[15], Marfa Sobakina[16], and Anna Koltovskaya[17].

What did Ivan the Terrible do for work?

Ivan the Terrible worked as politician[6] and raspevschik[7].

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  28. [5] . encyclopedic article about Ivan IV Vasilyevich. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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