Alexander Nevsky
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Alexander Nevsky was the Prince of Novgorod, Grand Prince of Kiev and Grand Prince of Vladimir during some of the most trying times in the city's history. Commonly regarded as the key figure of medieval Rus', Alexander was the grandson of Vsevolod the Big Nest and rose to legendary status on account of his military victories over the German and Swedish invaders while accepting to pay tribute to the powerful Golden Horde.
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See also
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral—an incomplete listing of Eastern Orthodox cathedrals which bear his name.
- Famous military commanders
- Rulers of Russia family tree
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