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Vasili III of Russia

Grand Prince Vasili III of Vladimir (1505-1533)

Vasili III continued the policies of his father Ivan III and spent most of his reign consolidating Ivan's gains. Vasili ended the suriving autnomous institutions of his new provinces and was also a great builder constructing a number of churches throuhgout Russia.

Preceded by:
Ivan III (Ivan the Great)

List of Russian Tsars

Succeeded by:
Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible)

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