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Rulers

Ivan II the Fair

Moscow and Vladimir

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Lifespan
1326 — 1359
Reign
Moscow: 1353–1359; Vladimir: 1354–1359

Younger brother of Simeon the Proud and father of Dmitry Donskoy. He inherited the Principality of Moscow after his brother's death, then received the khan's patent for Vladimir.

Dynasty
Rurikids
Centre of power
Moscow and Vladimir
Epithet
The epithet Krasny (the Fair) became established in later historical writing
Scope of the bar
The bar refers to the principal reign in the region named on the card. Dates for holding another throne are listed separately and do not imply continuous authority over all the lands of Rus'.

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