Alexander Nevsky

Prince and military leader in Russia

Alexander Nevsky - Prince and military leader in Russia
Born

May 13th, 1221
804 years ago

Died

November 14th, 1263
761 years ago — 42 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Russia

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Born in 1221, served as a prince of Novgorod and Grand Prince of Kiev. Defended Russia against invasive forces, notably defeating the Swedes at the Battle of the Neva in 1240 and the Teutonic Knights at the Battle of Lake Peipus in 1242. Gained recognition as a military leader and later canonized as a saint in the Russian Orthodox Church. His legacy is marked by a commitment to both territorial defense and Christian faith.

Defeated Swedish forces at the Battle of the Neva

Won the Battle of Lake Peipus against Teutonic Knights

Canonized as a saint in the Russian Orthodox Church

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