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Killing of the Tsar
- When
- May 1606
- Where
- Russia
Shuisky brought about the death of the tsar by stating the real Dmitry had been slain and the current ruler was an impostor in May 1606.
Vasili Shuisky stated that the reigning tsar was an impostor, bringing about his death in May 1606. The tsar was identified as False Dmitry I.
Sources
- Vasili IV of Russia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-10
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