at what age did ivan the terrible become tsar of russia
The Facts. 1  Born in 1530. 2  Son of Vasili III, who died when Ivan was only three years old. 3  Crowned Grand Prince of Moscow in 1533 after his fatherâs death, but his mother acted as regent until her death in 1538 (possibly assassinated by poison). 4  Crowned âTsar of All the Russiasâ at age 16 in 1547.