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Ivan Vasilyevich showed no unusual signs of sadistic behavior or cruelty during the early part of his life. It wasn't until the effects of Mercury poisoning began to manifest in him that he began his campaign of false accusations, torture and murder. He had taken a mercury containing medication for his chronic and painful arthritic condition. Modern forensics have proved this. Given the new evidence, it would be safe to say he was not evil but rather suffering from mental illness brought on by slow mercury poisoning. The irony is he was given the nickname Ivan the "terrible" before he became terrible. The title "terrible" was given to him as a gesture of his military prowness in his early campaign against the Tarters in which he successfully captured a heavily defended Tartar city through military cunning and the use of gun powder.
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The first Russian ruler to adopt the title czar?
Ivan IV or Ivan the Terrible
How did Ivan the terrible get the title czar?
Also known as ivan iv. He was crowned czar of russia
What was Ivan IV of Russia's nickname?
Ivan IV the Terrible.
Who is the terrible tsar?
Ivan IV was the terrible tsar. He was called Ivan the Terrible.
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)
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
