Dmitry Donskoy
Saint Dmitriy Ivanovich Donskoy, or Dmitriy of the Don, sometimes referred to as Dmitriy I (1350-1389), who reigned as the Prince of Moscow from 1359 and Grand Prince of Vladimir from 1363 to his death. He was the first prince of Moscow to openly challenge Mongol authority in Russia. His nickname, Donskoy (of the Don), refers to his victory against the Tatars in the Battle of Kulikovo (1380) which took place on the Don River. Seen here receiving a blessing during his struggle against Mamai, a Mongol general and claimant to the throne
Picture No
10289794
Media ID
46071186
Size
3677px x 5814px
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Credit
Mary Evans / John Massey Stewart Collection
Source
Reproduction on a French postcard
Date
14th century
