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Vasili III of Russia

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Grand Prince Vasili III Ivanovitch of Vladimir (Васили III Иванович; March 25, 1479 - December 3, 1533) was a tsar of Russia (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 surviving autonomous institutions of his new provinces and was also a great builder constructing a number of churches throughout Russia.

Preceded by:
Ivan III 		Grand Prince of Moscow Succeeded by:
Ivan IV