Ivan III was a Russian grand prince. He had the longest reign of all Russian rulers (43 years). He tripled his territory during his reign for which he is also called 'Ivan the Gatherer'. He ended the long standing dominance of the Golden Horde. He laid the foundations of modern Russian state.
The first great Russian monarch is considered by many to be Ivan the Great. Ivan III of Russia ruled from 1462 - 1505.
Ivan IV, the Terrible, was the grandson of Ivan III, the Great.
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Ivan III first married Maria Borisovna (Maria of Tver) who died in 1467. He then married Sophia Palaiologina, who was the niece of Constantine XI, the last emperor of the Byzantine Roman Empire. This connection between the rulers of Russia and the Roman Empire is what led to Russian rulers eventually being crowned as 'Tsars.' Ivan III was the first to use that word, but not the first to be crowned with that title.
Ivan VI of Russia was born on 1740-08-23.
Ivan III of Russia was born on January 22, 1440.
Ivan III of Russia was born on January 22, 1440.
Ivan III of Russia died on October 27, 1505 at the age of 65.
Ivan IV, the terrible, of Russia ^Wrong. It was Ivan III.
Ivan III
Ivan III of Russia was born on January 22, 1440 and died on October 27, 1505. Ivan III of Russia would have been 65 years old at the time of death or 575 years old today.
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Both Ivan the 3rd and Ivan the 5th began the expansion and consolidation on Russia by making a strong army. This was in modern English.
They were the heirs of the throne at the age of 14
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Before Ivan IV, also known as Ivan the Terrible, Russia was ruled by the Grand Duchy of Moscow under the leadership of the Grand Dukes. Ivan III, Ivan IV's grandfather, significantly expanded the territory and power of Moscow, consolidating various Russian principalities. Following Ivan III, his son, Vasily III, continued to strengthen the state until Ivan IV ascended to the throne in 1547, becoming the first official Tsar of Russia.
Ivan III, aka Ivan the Terrible, drove the Mongols out of Russia and established control over western Siberia.