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Questions about Principality of Tver

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Yaroslav Yaroslavich become the first prince of Tver?

Yaroslav Yaroslavich became the first prince of Tver in 1246. This event marked the detachment of the city from the Pereyaslavl-Zalessky principality.

Who executed Mikhail of Tver and when did it happen?

Mikhail of Tver was executed by the Golden Horde in 1318 after a month of imprisonment and torture. His son Dmitry was also executed there in 1326, and another son Aleksandr Mikhailovich was executed in 1339 along with his son Fyodor.

What happened to Tver during the anti-Tatar uprising of 1327?

An anti-Tatar uprising occurred in 1327 and was suppressed. The city burned down and lost considerable population during this conflict.

Which year did Ivan III conquer Tver and annex it to Moscow?

The army of Ivan III conquered Tver in 1485. The principality was annexed by Moscow immediately after that date.

Where were the boundaries of the Principality of Tver located geographically?

The principality stretched from Kashin in the east to Zubtsov in the west. The Shosha River flowed through the south as a tributary of the Volga, and the Lama River also flowed from Volok Lamsky into the Shosha.