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Boris Godunov Seizes the Throne
- When
- 1598
- Where
- Russia
Boris Godunov, the former regent, seized the Russian throne following Feodor I's death, driven by ambition and self-preservation.
After Feodor I's death, Boris Godunov, who had been the de facto regent since 1585, seized the throne. Sources suggest his actions were constrained by self-preservation as much as ambition. He later had himself 'elected' by a Zemsky Sobor to legitimize his rule and calm potential discontent among the populace.
Sources
- Boris Godunov Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
- Time of Troubles Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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