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Alexander of Suzdal

d. 1331 · 14th century · Also known as Alexander Vasilyevich of Suzdal

Alexander of Suzdal (Alexander Vasilyevich) was a Russian prince of Suzdal who in 1328 received from Uzbek Khan of the Golden Horde a share of the grand principality of Vladimir, including the city of Vladimir, while Ivan I Kalita of Moscow held the rest. He had taken part in the Horde's punitive campaign against Tver after its uprising of 1327. After his death in 1331 Ivan became sole grand prince.

Alexander of Suzdal
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Alexander of Suzdal. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/alexander-of-suzdal
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