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He had a temper that grew worse as he grew older.
He was cruel to the Russian nobility.
He was cruel to the boyars.
He became like that when his wife died of a fever
When Ivan became a complete autocrat he tortured and executed nobles and clergy alike without trial if he thought they were against him. He created an elite military force who wore all black, rode black horses and used the symbols of a broom and a dog's head to show that they were there to sweep out all the dogs, meaning everyone who they considered disloyal to Ivan.
This militia, called the oprichniki, tortured and executed thousands in Ivan's name and at his direction. The worst of this group's actions was the massacre of tens of thousands of Russians in Novgorod in 1569 because Ivan thought they were plotting with Poland against him.
Ivan later began executing members of that militia as well.
In one incident while in a rage killed his own son.
Ivan IV is considered to be the cruelest ruler in Russian history.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 7y agoIvan IV was called Ivan the terrible cause his temper grew as he got older. Ivan also killed a lot of rich people including his eldest son.
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How was Ivan IV related to Ivan III?
Ivan IV, the Terrible, was the grandson of Ivan III, the Great.
What was the Boyars and Ivan the terrible relationship?
Ivan iv (Ivan the Terrible) was paranoid about the Boyars and had them executed.
Was Ivan the great the father of Ivan the terrible?
Grandfather actually.Ivan III (Ivan the Great) did have a son named Ivan but he was called Ivan the Young and did not rule. Ivan the Great was succeeded by his eldest son Vasili III who was then succeeded by his son Ivan IV (the Terrible).
What was Ivan the terrible middle name?
Ivan IV Vasilyevich
Was Ivan the great the first great Russian monarch?
Ivan the Great (Ivan III) then Ivan the terrible (Ivan IV) Ivan the Great came first
Who is the terrible tsar?
Ivan IV was the terrible tsar. He was called Ivan the Terrible.
What was Ivan IV of Russia's nickname?
Ivan IV the Terrible.
What Russian ruler was called The Terrible?
It was Ivan the Terrible. Real name, Ivan IV Vasilyevich, born 3 September 1530, died 28 March 1584.
How was Ivan IV related to Ivan III?
Ivan IV, the Terrible, was the grandson of Ivan III, the Great.
What was the Boyars and Ivan the terrible relationship?
Ivan iv (Ivan the Terrible) was paranoid about the Boyars and had them executed.
What is the nickname for Ivan IV of Russia?
Ivan the Terrible.
Who was ivan IV?
Ivan IV, the Terrible was the prince of russia during (1547-1584)
Was Ivan the great the father of Ivan the terrible?
Grandfather actually.Ivan III (Ivan the Great) did have a son named Ivan but he was called Ivan the Young and did not rule. Ivan the Great was succeeded by his eldest son Vasili III who was then succeeded by his son Ivan IV (the Terrible).
Who was the first Tzar?
Ivan IV Terrible
What is one famous Russian czar?
Ivan the IV or "Ivan the Terrible"
What was Ivan the terrible middle name?
Ivan IV Vasilyevich
Who was the first muscovite Tzar?
Ivan IV Terrible
