Death of Ivan the Terrible
- When
- 1584
- Where
- Russia; Moscow
- Episodes
- 2
Ivan the Terrible died on 18 March 1584 (O.S.) from a stroke while playing chess. His son Feodor I succeeded him as Tsar of Russia, a transition confirmed by contemporary sources and coronation records.
Episodes
- Feodor I Succession
Feodor I succeeded his father as Tsar, becoming the sole surviving heir to the Russian throne.
- Coronation of Feodor I
Feodor I was crowned Tsar at the Dormition Cathedral in Moscow on 31 May 1584.
Background and detail
Background. Ivan IV, known as the Terrible, ruled Russia from 1533, becoming the first Tsar in 1547. His reign ended in 1584, leaving the throne to his surviving son Feodor I, who had been born in 1557 and raised in his father's shadow.
Succession. Feodor I succeeded his father as Tsar. Although he was the third son, he was the only one to survive to inherit the throne. He was formally crowned in May 1584, with records noting he took the scepter according to his father's blessing.
People involved
- Ivan the Terrible · Tsar of Russia
- Feodor I · Successor Tsar
- Bogdan Belsky · Chess opponent
Sources
- Ivan the Terrible Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
- Feodor I of Russia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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