False Dmitry: False, or Heir to the Russian Throne?

A False Dmitry refers to all the individuals who claimed to be Dmitry Ivanovich, son of Tsar Ivan IV, and heir to the Russian throne. Between 1605 and 1612, three men made the claim. Only one made it to the throne, but all met violent ends. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com