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Ivan the Terrible and His Son

Reign: Ivan%20the%20Terrible, also known as Ivan IV, was the first Tsar of Russia, reigning from 1547 to 1584.
Achievements: He transformed Russia from a medieval state into an empire, largely through conquest and centralized power. He reformed the legal code, military, and administration.
Character and Legacy: Despite his achievements, Ivan is remembered for his paranoia, cruelty, and fits of rage. He instituted a reign of terror, the Oprichnina, during which thousands were executed or exiled. This period had a devastating impact on Russia. He is considered a controversial figure in Russian history, both a nation-builder and a tyrant.

Life and Role: Ivan%20Ivanovich was the eldest son and heir apparent of Ivan the Terrible. He played a role in military campaigns and affairs of state.
Relationship with His Father: His relationship with his father was strained and marked by disagreements, particularly regarding military strategy during the Livonian War.
Death: Ivan Ivanovich died in 1581. The circumstances of his death are heavily debated. The most common (though contested) account claims that Ivan the Terrible struck and killed his son in a fit of rage, possibly during an argument over Ivan Ivanovich's wife. This event is famously depicted in Ilya Repin's painting "Ivan the Terrible and His Son Ivan on 16 November 1581." This left the Tsardom to be inherited by his less capable son, Feodor.