Daniel of Moscow

Daniil Aleksandrovich (Russian: Даниил Александрович; 1261 – 5 March 1303), also known as Daniil of Moscow, was the youngest son of Alexander Nevsky and forefather of all Princes of Moscow. His descendants are known as the Daniilovichi.

Daniel of Moscow
Miniature from the Tsarskiy titulyarnik ("Tsar's Book of Titles", 1672)
Prince of Moscow
Reign1282 –
5 March 1303
SuccessorYuri I
Bornlate 1261
Vladimir, Vladimir-Suzdal principality
Died(1303-03-04)4 March 1303 (aged 41)
Moscow, Grand Duchy of Moscow
Burial
ConsortMaria
IssueYury of Moscow
Aleksandr
Boris of Kostroma
Afanasy of Novgorod
Fedora
Ivan I of Moscow
HouseYurievichi
Daniilovichi (founder)
FatherAlexander Nevsky
ReligionRussian Orthodox Church
Daniel of Moscow
Fresco in the Cathedral of the Archangel, Moscow
Born1261
Vladimir
Died4 March 1303
Venerated inRussian Orthodox Church
Burial placeCemetery of Danilov (Russian: Даниловское кладбище)
PatronageRussian Engineer Troops
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