Political and military figure of Kievan Rus' (1246–1263). Alexander Nevsky was born on 13 May 1220 in what is now the Russian Federation. Alexander Nevsky is remembered as a ruler and military leader, a citizen of Kievan Rus' and Grand Principality of Vladimir. Positions held included Grand Prince of Kiev and Grand Prince of Novgorod.
Before and after
- 1220Construction of York Minster
- 1220Construction of Salisbury Cathedral
- 1220Siege of Samarkand
- February 1220Siege of Bukhara (1220)
- 13 May 1220Birth of Alexander Nevsky
- from October 1220 to April 1221Siege of Gurganj
- 1221Construction of Burgos Cathedral
- 24 November 1221Battle of Indus
- from 1223 to 1240Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus'
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