Appearance of the “False Dmitry”
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Military History
- Subcategories: Czars, Tsars
- Curriculum: 17th Century European History, Russian/Former Soviet States History
- Geographical Location: Moscow, Russia, Europe
- Date: 1603-1606
Article abstract: The appearance of the “False Dmitry” during an age of pretense, turmoil, and chaos ultimately brings about political change and the realization of Russia’s need for a “good czar.”
Summary of Event
On July 18, 1605, the “False Dmitry” was crowned czar of Russia. The episode was part of an extended crisis that almost destroyed Russia between 1584 and 1613. Known in Russian history as the “Time of Troubles,” this period saw pretenders, civil wars, social revolt, famine so severe as to induce cannibalism, and, in its...
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