Ivan III Vasilievich

I·van III Va·sil·ie·vich

 (ī′vən, ē-vän′; və-sĭl′yə-vĭch′) Known as "Ivan the Great." 1440-1505.

Grand duke of Muscovy (1462-1505). His victories against the Tatars laid the foundation for eventual Russian unity.

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Ivan III Vasilievich - grand duke of Muscovy whose victories against the Tartars laid the basis for Russian unity (1440-1505) Ivan III, Ivan the Great

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