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What were some notable accomplishments of Ivan III?

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In 1480 he freed Muscovy from allegiance to the Tatars of the Golden Horde . To prevent insurrection in annexed territories, Ivan transplanted their ruling classes to Old Muscovy and replaced them with loyal Muscovites. Prudence and wisdom were said to be his dominant traits. He established autocratic government and took as his second wife Sophia, niece of the last Byzantine emperor.

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