The Novgorod Republic was a medieval city-state in northwestern Russia, one of the largest states in Europe, which grew up around the trading city of Novgorod after its citizens expelled the prince of Kyiv's dynasty. Real power belonged to the veche, the assembly of citizens, and to the posadnik, an elected mayor, and the prince was only a hired military leader, whose powers were limited by a contract. Novgorod grew rich from the fur trade and as a member of the Hanseatic network. Its most famous prince, Alexander Nevsky, defeated the Swedes and the Teutonic Knights. The city also left behind many birch-bark letters, which show the daily life of its people. It was annexed by Ivan III of Moscow, ending its independence.
Before and after
- from 1130 to 1816Kingdom of Sicily
- 18 October 1130Birth of Zhu Xi
- 4 December 1131Death of Omar Khayyám
- from 1132 to 1539Origins of Fountains Abbey
- from 1136 to 1478Novgorod Republic
- 1137Construction of St. Stephen's Cathedral
- c. 1138Birth of Moshe ben Maimon
- 1138Birth of Saladin
- from 28 April 1138 to 21 May 1138Siege of Shaizar
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The era
This moment belongs to the Medieval world (500 CE to 1500 CE), kingdoms, faiths and trade routes. You can also browse everything in the 12th century.