Boris Godunov
Boris Feodorovich Godunov (/ˈɡɒdənˌɔːf, ˈɡʊd-/; Russian: Борис Фёдорович Годунов, romanized: Boris Fyodorovich Godunov; 12 August [O.S. 2 August] 1552 – 23 April [O.S. 13 April] 1605) was the de facto regent of Russia from 1585 to 1598 and then tsar from 1598 to 1605 following the death of Feodor I, the last of the Rurik dynasty. After the end of his reign, Russia descended into the Time of Troubles.
| Boris Godunov Борис Годунов | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsar of all Russia | |||||
| Reign | 21 February 1598 – 23 April [O.S. 13 April] 1605 | ||||
| Coronation | 1 September 1598 | ||||
| Predecessor | Feodor I Irina Godunova (disputed) | ||||
| Successor | Feodor II | ||||
| Born | 12 August [O.S. 2 August] 1552 Vyazma, Tsardom of Russia | ||||
| Died | 23 April [O.S. 13 April] 1605 (aged 52) Moscow, Tsardom of Russia | ||||
| Burial | Godunov Mausoleum in front of the Cathedral of the Assumption at the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius | ||||
| Spouse | Maria Skuratova-Belskaya | ||||
| Issue | Feodor II of Russia Xenia Godunova | ||||
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| Dynasty | Godunov | ||||
| Religion | Russian Orthodox | ||||
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