Dmitry Ivanovich (grandson of Ivan III)
| Dmitry Ivanovich | |
|---|---|
Rurik | |
| Father | Ivan the Young |
| Mother | Elena of Moldavia |
Dmitry Ivanovich (
Following the death of his father in 1490, Dmitry became heir presumptive and was later crowned in 1498 as grand prince by his grandfather. Eventually, he lost the title to his uncle Vasili and was imprisoned along with his mother Elena.
Life
Dmitry's parents were
On 4 February 1498, Ivan III had his grandson, Dmitry, crowned as grand prince of Vladimir, Moscow and all Russia.[2][3][4]
Even after receiving the title, Dmitry did not play any political role. On the other hand, his uncle
During the next three years, the Muscovite court became a place of conspiracy between supporters of Dmitry, represented by his mother Elena, and supporters of Ivan's second-born son Vasili, represented by his mother and Ivan III's second wife,
On 11 April 1502, Ivan III sent Dmitry and his mother Elena to prison.[6] Three days later, Ivan gave Vasili the title of grand prince and autocrat of all Russia.[7][8] In 1509, Dmitry died in prison.[9]
See also
References
- ^ Fennell 1960.
- ^ Fennell 1960, p. 4.
- ISBN 978-0-521-08842-8.
- ISBN 978-1-107-63691-0.
and on February 4, 1498, Demetrius was solemnly crowned Autocrat and Gosudar of all Russia
- ^ Fennell 1960, p. 6.
- ^ Fennell 1960, p. 8-9.
- ^ Fennell 1960, p. 9.
- ISBN 978-1-351-78730-7.
showed favor upon [pozhaloval] his son Vasilii, and blessed him and seated him on the grand princely throne [na velikoe kniazhenie] of Vladimir and Moscow and of all Russia, Autocrat
- ^ Bogatyrev 2007, p. 283 note51.
Sources
- Bogatyrev, Sergei (2007). "Reinventing the Russian Monarchy in the 1550s: Ivan the Terrible, the Dynasty, and the Church". The Slavonic and East European Review. 85 (2 Apr). Modern Humanities Research Association and University College London, School of Slavonic and East European Studies. .
- Fennell, J. L. I. (1960). "The Dynastic Crisis 1497-1502". The Slavonic and East European Review. 39 (92 Dec). Modern Humanities Research Association and University College London, School of Slavonic and East European Studies.