Ivan the Young facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ivan the Young |
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| Grand Prince of Moscow (co-ruler) |
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| Reign | 1471–1490 |
| Predecessor | Ivan III |
| Successor | Dmitry Ivanovich |
| Co-monarch | Ivan III |
| Prince of Tver | |
| Reign | 1485–1490 |
| Predecessor | Mikhail III |
| Monarch | Ivan III |
| Born | 15 February 1458 |
| Died | 6 March 1490 (aged 32) |
| Spouse | Elena of Moldavia |
| Issue | Dmitry Ivanovich |
| House | Rurik |
| Father | Ivan III of Russia |
| Mother | Maria of Tver |
| Religion | Russian Orthodox |
Ivan Ivanovich (Russian: Иван Иванович), also known as Ivan the Young (Russian: Иван Молодой), was a Russian prince who lived a long time ago. He was born on February 15, 1458. Ivan was the oldest son of Ivan III, who was a very important ruler of Moscow.
In 1471, when Ivan the Young was just 13, his father made him a Grand Prince and a co-ruler. This meant he helped his father rule the country. Later, in 1485, he also became the Prince of Tver. Sadly, Ivan the Young passed away on March 6, 1490, when he was only 32 years old.
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Ivan's Life Story
Ivan Ivanovich was born on February 15, 1458. His mother was Maria of Tver, who was the first wife of Ivan III. Sadly, his mother passed away in 1467.
Becoming a Co-Ruler
In 1471, Ivan III was going on a military trip against Novgorod. Before he left, he gave his young son, Ivan, the important title of Grand Prince. This meant that when people talked to Russian officials or ambassadors from other countries, they would speak on behalf of both Ivan III and Ivan the Young. Ambassadors from places like Novgorod and other foreign countries would ask for things or discuss problems with both of them.
Even after his father won the battle against Novgorod, Ivan the Young kept his title as Grand Prince until he died. In agreements between Ivan III and other princes, Ivan the Young was always called a Grand Prince. When dealing with the Livonian Order, both father and son were even called "tsar."
Helping His Father Rule
Ivan's father wanted ordinary people to see Ivan the Young as their future ruler. So, he gave his son many important jobs related to running the government and leading the army. For example, in 1477, people from Novgorod sent their representatives to both Ivan the Young and his father.
Ivan also took part in military actions. He joined campaigns against Ibrahim of Kazan in 1468 and against Novgorod in 1471. In 1476 and 1478, Ivan III left Ivan in charge of Moscow when he was away from the capital city.
The Great Stand on the Ugra River
In 1480, a powerful leader named Akhmat Khan moved his army towards Russia. Ivan III sent Ivan the Young with many soldiers to the Ugra River. This event is known as the Great Stand on the Ugra River.
Ivan III also moved towards the Oka River. But soon, he went back to Moscow and asked his son to return. He was worried about Ivan the Young's safety. However, Ivan the Young bravely refused to leave. His father even ordered his helper, Prince Kholmsky, to bring him back. But Ivan insisted on staying by the Ugra River.
When the river froze, Ivan moved north as his father asked. He went to Borovsk, where his father had set up defenses. But Akhmat Khan decided to turn back and leave. So, the Russian army returned to Moscow without a big battle.
Later Life and Death
In 1485, Ivan was given Tver as his own territory. This was his mother's inheritance, and his father had recently conquered the city. Ivan became the ruler of Tver.
Soon after, he became very sick with a disease called gout. A doctor named Leon told Ivan III that he could cure Ivan the Young. With his father's permission, the doctor began treatment. But Ivan's health got worse and worse. He finally passed away on March 6, 1490. The doctor, Leon, was later punished.
Ivan the Young had a son named Dmitry Ivanovich. Dmitry's mother was Elena of Moldavia, who was the daughter of the great Stephen III of Moldavia. In 1498, Ivan III gave Dmitry the title of Grand Prince. However, Dmitry later lost his father's favor in 1502 and was put in prison, where he eventually died.
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