Alexander Nevsky
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- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Middle Ages
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Military History
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Wars, Battles, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Princes, Princesses
- Curriculum: Medieval History/Middle Ages, Russian/Former Soviet States History
Article abstract: Alexander strengthened the Republic of Novgorod by defeating Swedish, Livonian, and German invaders. By skillful diplomacy and appeasement policies, he also secured limited autonomy for the entire Grand Duchy of Vladimir-Suzdal from the Tatars of the Golden Horde.
Early Life
Alexander Nevsky, nephew of Grand Prince Yury Vsevolodovich (1189-1238), was born to Prince Yaroslav Vsevolodovich of Northern Pereiaslavl, a principality located in Suzdal. Alexander, who had seven paternal uncles and seven brothers, spent his youth in Northern...
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