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The death of Tsarevich Ivan (1554-81) by the hands of Ivan "the Terrible" (1530-84) eventually lead to the end of Rurikovich dynasty and the start of the Time of Troubles. Is there a concrete evidence that Ivan "the Terrible" killed his heir?

by /u/Kerkinitis in /r/AskHistorians

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