Boris Godunov
1552 – 1605 · aged 53
Russian Tsar (1598–1605)
- Born
- 1552 · Vyazma
- Died
- 23 Apr 1605 · Moscow
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- 1552BornBorn in Vyazma
- 1598 – 1605RoleTsar of All Russia
- 23 Apr 1605DiedDied in Moscow
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Biography
Boris Feodorovich Godunov (Russian: Бори́с Фёдорович Годуно́в, pronounced [bɐˈrʲis ˈfʲɵdərəvʲɪdʑ ɡədʊˈnof]; 12 August [O.S. 2 August] 1552 – 23 April [O.S. 13 April] 1605) was the de facto regent of Russia from 1585 to 1598 and then tsar from 1598 to 1605 following the death of Feodor I, the last of the Rurik dynasty. After the end of Feodor's reign, Russia descended into the Time of Troubles.
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