Who was Ivan the Terrible?
Q: Who was Ivan the Terrible?
A: Ivan the Terrible was the first Tsar (Emperor) of Russia, and before that was the Grand Prince of Moscow. His birth name was Ivan IV Vasilyevich.
Q: When did he live?
A: He lived from 25 August 1530 to 28 March 1584.
Q: What is his nickname in English?
A: In English, he is more often known as Ivan the Terrible.
Q: What does "terrible" mean in this context?
A: In this context, "terrible" means "formidable" or "fearsome", not "really bad".
Q: What is his Russian nickname?
A: His Russian nickname is Ivan Grozny, which also means "Ivan the Formidable".
Q: How did he become Tsar of Russia?
A: He became Tsar of Russia by being elected as Grand Prince of Moscow and then becoming Emperor.
