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1558 in Russia

Explore 4 historical events and records for Russia in 1558.

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Historical records for Russia in 1558

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January

January 1558

Declaration of War

Ivan IV the Terrible · Estonia · Warfare / Livonian War

Beginning of the Livonian War

January 1558

Livonian War Begins

Ivan IV · Estonia · Warfare / Livonian War

Ivan IV begins the Livonian War against the Livonian Confederation

May

11 May 1558

Capture of Narva

Ivan IV · Narva · Warfare / Livonian War

Russian forces capture Narva during the opening phase of the Livonian War

July

July 1558

Capture of Dorpat

Ivan IV · Dorpat · Warfare / Livonian War

Russian forces capture Dorpat during the Livonian campaign

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