Ivan+the+Terrible



**Ivan the Terrible a.k.a. Ivan IV, Tsar of Russia~Ruled 1533-1584** __Country__- Russia

__Ascension__- His father died when he was only 3, and his mother died when he was 7. In 1547 he was crowned the first Russian Tsar

__Religion__- Russian Orthodox

__Contributions to Country__- Created the Law Code of 1550--discouraged the use of customary laws in court, but made a new police force that did not hesitate to kill people

__Personality__- Had trouble trusting people--believed everyone was out to get him, stern ruler

__Claim to Fame__- On account of his trust issues, he killed thousands of people he believed were traitors