Ivan The Terrible: Grand Prince Of Russia

Was Ivan the Terrible really that “Terrible”? Many of the people of his time believe him to be. However, contradicting to his name Ivan the “Terrible” in English but in Russian he is called Ivan the Grozny which is meant as Ivan the Great. Riveted from a perplexed childhood, indeed, Ivan the Terrible gained power of Russia at the tender age of eight, however, he was formally named Grand Prince of Russia at age 16. Thus, propelling him to the status of youngest ruler of the country, his rise to power was controversial at best. As his mental instability plagued his decision making ability. To go along with his pour decision making skills he married seven women during his lifetime. He was in search of another bride up until his unfortunate and unexpected death.
Ivan the Terrible was born into a royal Russian family on August 25, 1530. He was in Moscow, Russia. His …show more content…
He was officialy named Tsar of Russia in 1547, although he was named Grand Prince as at age three when his father died. “his reign saw the completion of the of the construction of a centrally administered Russian state… Ivan engaged in prolonged and largely unsuccessful wars against Sweden and Poland… seeking to impose military discipline and a centralized Administration” (Britannica.com). During his reign Ivan was seen as a leader for the country. He led them to a centralized and military ran government, this changed Russia most dramatically during his reign. “It’s Said that he out the eyes of the architect who built St. Basils so that a cathedral of such beauty could never be created again” (UKhistory.com). This shows the extent that he would go through just to make sure he has Russia under his control. Similarly, at the start of his reign over Russia they were a medieval state but he started the Russian Empire. “he was the hero of many disenfranchised Russians because he scaled back the power and abuse of the