Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Vasily III Biography and Timeline

Follow Vasily III through 4 dated historical records for Russia.

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Vasily III, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1505–1521Years on this page

1505

Succession

Prince · House / House of Rurik

Succeeds as Grand Prince of Moscow

Role range: 1505-1533

1505

Capture of Pskov

Prince · Pskov · Warfare / Civil War

Moscow captures the city-state of Pskov

Role range: 1505-1533

1514

Capture of Smolensk

Prince · Smolensk · Warfare / Civil War

Moscow captures Smolensk

Role range: 1505-1533

1521

Capture of Riazan

Prince · Riazan · Warfare / Civil War

Moscow captures Riazan

Role range: 1505-1533

Records, sources and methodology

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