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 (20,201 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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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: RU^[29]

• Began / founded: 1530-08-25^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1584-03-18^[31]

• Community tags: to clean up^[32]

• MusicBrainz ID: 968eba57-0b3b-4812-b2da-411ff5c23632^[33]

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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^[34], a historical position^[35], in Tsardom of Russia^[36], founded in 1547^[37] and Sovereign of all Russia^[38], a noble title^[39], in Tsardom of Russia^[40], founded in 1446^[41].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anastasia Romanovna^[14], a consort^[42], 1530–1560^[43], of Tsardom of Russia^[44]; Maria Temryukovna^[15], a consort^[45], 1544–1569^[46]; Marfa Sobakina^[16], a consort^[47], 1552–1571^[48]; Anna Koltovskaya^[17], a nun^[49]; Maria Dolgorukaya^[18], 1560–1580^[50], of Tsardom of Russia^[51]; and Anna Vasilchikova^[19]. Children include Dmitry Ivanovich of Russia^[20], 1552–1553^[52], of Tsardom of Russia^[53]; Tsarevich Ivan Ivanovich of Russia^[21], a composer^[54], 1554–1582^[55], of Tsardom of Russia^[56]; Feodor I of Russia^[22], a politician^[57], 1557–1598^[58], of Tsardom of Russia^[59]; Dmitry of Uglich^[23], a politician^[60], 1582–1591^[61], of Tsardom of Russia^[62]; Anna Ivanovna of Russia^[24], 1549–1550^[63]; and Vasily Ivanovich^[25]. Ivan the Terrible's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy^[64].

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^[65]. He is buried at Cathedral of the Archangel^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ivan the Terrible include Tsar Ivan the Terrible^[66], a film^[67], directed by Gennady Vasilyev^[68] and Yakeyama^[69], a volcano^[70], in Russia^[71].

Why It Matters

Ivan the Terrible ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,201 views/month, #3,291 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[72] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[73]

Entities named for him include Tsar Ivan the Terrible^[66], a film^[67], directed by Gennady Vasilyev^[68] and Yakeyama^[69], a volcano^[70], in Russia^[71].

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].