Alexander Nevsky Defends Novgorod from Swedish Invaders
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Military History, Economics, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution
- Subcategories: Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Princes, Princesses, Barbarians, Nomads
- Curriculum: Medieval History/Middle Ages, Scandinavian History, Russian/Former Soviet States History
- Geographical Location: Russia, Europe
- Date: July 15, 1240
Article abstract: Alexander Nevsky defends Novgorod from Swedish invaders, checking the Swedish advance into Russian territory and allowing Novgorod’s merchants to have continued access to the Gulf of Finland via the Neva River.
Summary of Event
Alexander’s leadership in the defense of Novgorod and the other Russian lands from incursions of Swedes and Germans are well known. Metropolitan Kirill’s Life of Alexander portrayed his hero as the savior of Orthodoxy. Twice Alexander was engaged in defense against Swedes, one of which took place...
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