Historedia
Person

Boris Godunov

Events
3
Episodes
5
Years
1591–1598

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Boris Godunov, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Death of Tsarevich Dmitry Ivanovich

    1591

    Role: Regent and later Tsar, suspected of orchestrating the death

    1. 1591 · UglichDeath of Dmitry in Uglich

      Dmitry Ivanovich died in Uglich in 1591 under suspicious circumstances, with the local population suspecting assassination by Boris Godunov.

    2. 1591 · UglichUglich Riot

      The population of Uglich rose up in protest against the suspected assassination of Tsarevich Dmitry, blaming Boris Godunov for the crime.

  2. Treaty of Tyavzino Ends Russo-Swedish War

    1595

    Role: War instigator

    1. 18 May 1595 · Tyavzino, IngriaSigning of the Treaty of Tyavzino

      Russian and Swedish representatives signed the peace treaty at Tyavzino in Ingria on 18 May 1595.

  3. Boris Godunov Seizes the Russian Throne

    1598

    Role: Regent and then Tsar of Russia

    1. 1598 · RussiaBoris Godunov Seizes the Throne

      Boris Godunov, the former regent, seized the Russian throne following Feodor I's death, driven by ambition and self-preservation.

    2. 1598 · RussiaBeginning 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.

Sources

  1. Boris Godunov Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  2. Russo-Swedish War (1590–1595) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22