Boris Godunov Seizes the Russian Throne
- When
- 1598
- Where
- Russia
- Episodes
- 2
Following the death of Tsar Feodor I in January 1598, Boris Godunov, the former regent and brother-in-law, seized the Russian throne. This transition marked the end of the Rurik dynasty and the beginning of the Time of Troubles, a period of political crisis and social instability.
Episodes
- Boris Godunov Seizes the Throne
Boris Godunov, the former regent, seized the Russian throne following Feodor I's death, driven by ambition and self-preservation.
- Beginning of the Time of Troubles
The transition of power to Boris Godunov marked the start of the Time of Troubles, a period of political crisis and social instability in Russia.
Background and detail
Background. Boris Godunov served as the de facto regent of Russia from 1585 to 1598. He was the brother-in-law of Tsar Feodor I, whose sister Irina Godunova married Feodor in 1580. Feodor I was the last ruler of the House of Rurik and died without an heir, creating a succession crisis.
People involved
- Boris Godunov · Regent and then Tsar of Russia
- Feodor I · Tsar of Russia, last of the Rurik dynasty
Sources
- Boris Godunov Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
- Time of Troubles Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
- Feodor I of Russia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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