Ivan the terrible biography for kids

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Ivan the Terrible

Ivan Vasilyevich or Ivan IV was the first Tsar of All the Russias and Grand Prince of Moscow.

He is popularly known as Ivan the Terrible or Ivan the Fearsome for his explosive temper.

He conquered the Khanates of Astrakhan, Kazan, and Sibir and under his reign, Russia had an area of over one billion acres.

He established a centrally administered Russian state and included non-Slav states in his empire.

Ivan also led several unsuccessful military campaigns against Sweden and Poland.

He was an intelligent and able ruler who was very popular among the masses.

Ivan is, however; also remembered for his bouts of rage and the harsh treatment he meted out to Russian nobility in the name of establishing discipline in the state.

Ivan the Terrible Facts For Kids

Ivan IV ruled Russia from 1547-1584.
He expanded Russia’s territories.
He established the Oprichnina.
He killed his own son.
He was the first Tsar of Russia.
Ivan had a reputation for being cruel.