Alexander Nevsky

political and military figure of Kievan Rus' (1246–1263)
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Alexander Nevsky
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Alexander Nevsky

Summary

Alexander Nevsky is a human[1]. He was born in Pereslavl-Zalessky[2]. He was born on +1220-05-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Gorodets[4]. He died on +1263-11-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a ruler[6] and military leader[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,041 views/month, #6,413 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pereslavl-Zalessky[2], Alexander Nevsky…
  • Alexander Nevsky died in Gorodets[4].
  • Alexander Nevsky was born on +1220-05-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alexander Nevsky died on +1263-11-14T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alexander Nevsky is buried at Alexander Nevsky Lavra[9].
  • Alexander Nevsky's father was Yaroslav II of Vladimir[10].
  • Alexander Nevsky's mother was Feodossiya Mstislavna[11].
  • Among Alexander Nevsky's spouses was Alexandra Brachyslavna[12].
  • A child of Alexander Nevsky was Dmitry of Pereslavl[13].
  • A child of Alexander Nevsky was Andrey of Gorodets[14].
  • A child of Alexander Nevsky was Daniel of Moscow[15].
  • A child of Alexander Nevsky was Vassili Aleksandrovitch[16].
  • A child of Alexander Nevsky was Q131143670[17].
  • Alexander Nevsky held citizenship in Kievan Rus'[18].
  • Alexander Nevsky held citizenship in Grand Principality of Vladimir[19].
  • Alexander Nevsky's professions included ruler[6].
  • Alexander Nevsky worked as a military leader[7].
  • Alexander Nevsky held the position of Grand Prince of Kiev[20].
  • Alexander Nevsky held the position of Grand Prince of Novgorod[21].
  • Alexander Nevsky held the position of Grand Prince of Novgorod[22].
  • Alexander Nevsky held the position of Grand Prince of Novgorod[23].
  • Alexander Nevsky held the position of Grand Prince of Novgorod[24].
  • Alexander Nevsky held the position of Prince of Pereyaslavl[25].
  • Alexander Nevsky's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[26].
  • Alexander Nevsky is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Nevsky was born in Pereslavl-Zalessky[2]. He was born on +1220-05-13T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Yaroslav II of Vladimir[10]. His mother was Feodossiya Mstislavna[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ruler[6] and military leader[7]. Positions held include Grand Prince of Kiev[20], a noble title[28], in Principality of Kyiv[29]; Grand Prince of Novgorod[21], a noble title[30], in Novgorod Republic[31]; and Prince of Pereyaslavl[25].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Nevsky's spouses was Alexandra Brachyslavna[12]. Children include Dmitry of Pereslavl[13], a politician[32], 1250–1294[33], of Grand Principality of Vladimir[34]; Andrey of Gorodets[14], a sovereign[35], 1255–1304[36], of Grand Principality of Vladimir[37]; Daniel of Moscow[15], a politician[38], 1261–1303[39], of Period of Appanages[40]; Vassili Aleksandrovitch[16]; and Q131143670[17]. His religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[26].

Death and Burial

Alexander Nevsky died on +1263-11-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Gorodets[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[41]. He is buried at Alexander Nevsky Lavra[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander Nevsky include Alexander Nevsky Cathedral[42], a cathedral[43], in Bulgaria[44], founded in 1882[45]; Order of him[46], an order[47], in Russia[48], founded in 2010[49]; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[50], an order[51], in Russian Empire[52], founded in 1725[53]; he[54], a screw frigate[55]; Alexander Nevsky Church[56], an Eastern Orthodox church building[57], in Denmark[58]; Order of Saint Alexander[59], an order[60], in Principality of Bulgaria[61], founded in 1881[62]; Lenin[63]; and he chapel[64].

Why It Matters

Alexander Nevsky ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,041 views/month, #6,413 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 82 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

Entities named for him include Alexander Nevsky Cathedral[42], a cathedral[43], in Bulgaria[44], founded in 1882[45]; Order of him[46], an order[47], in Russia[48], founded in 2010[49]; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[50], an order[51], in Russian Empire[52], founded in 1725[53]; he[54], a screw frigate[55]; Alexander Nevsky Church[56], an Eastern Orthodox church building[57], in Denmark[58]; and Order of Saint Alexander[59], an order[60], in Principality of Bulgaria[61], founded in 1881[62].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Nevsky born?

Born in Pereslavl-Zalessky[2], Alexander Nevsky…

Where did Alexander Nevsky die?

Alexander Nevsky died in Gorodets[4].

Who were Alexander Nevsky's parents?

Alexander Nevsky's father was Yaroslav II of Vladimir[10]. Alexander Nevsky's mother was Feodossiya Mstislavna[11].

Who was Alexander Nevsky married to?

Alexander Nevsky's spouses include Alexandra Brachyslavna[12].

What did Alexander Nevsky do for work?

Alexander Nevsky worked as ruler[6] and military leader[7].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Great russian encyclopedia online id (2017) ['1810933', '1810891']
    Place of burial Alexander Nevsky Lavra
    Plaque image Russia vladimir monastery plaque alexander nevsky 12.jpg
    Noble title Grand Prince of Kiev, Grand Prince of Novgorod, Grand Duke of Vladimir
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Russia vladimir monastery plaque alexander nevsky 12.jpg"
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