[DOC] [TLE] Alexander Nevsky - Wikipedia [PAR] Alexander Yaroslavich Nevsky served as Prince of Novgorod (123652), Grand 
Prince of Kiev (1236-52) and Grand Prince of Vladimir (125263) during some of 
the most difficult times in Kievan Rus' history. Commonly regarded as a key figure 
of medieval Rus', Alexander - the ... He was canonized as a saint of the Russian 
Orthodox Church by Metropolite... [DOC] [TLE] Prince of Novgorod - Wikipedia [PAR] The Prince of Novgorod was the chief executive of Novgorod the Great. The office 
was originally an appointed one until the late eleventh or early twelfth century, 
then became something of ... After the chief Rurikid prince moved to Kiev in the 
late ninth century, he usually sent either his son or a posadnik (mayor), to rule on
... [DOC] [TLE] Medieval Rus Exam 2 Flashcards | Quizlet [PAR] Significance: He was able to successfully defend northern Rus from invaders. ... 
What: The battle was won by Rus and became their first real victory over the 
Mongols. When: ... When: 13th and 14th Centuries ... Who: A prince of Moscow 
and Grand Prince of Vladimir who got his name after winning the Battle of 
Kulikovo Field [DOC] [TLE] Aleksandr Nevsky  Russiapedia History and mythology Prominent ... [PAR] The Grand Prince of Novgorod and Vladimir did a lot for his country during the 
most ... consider him to be one of the most important heroes in their nation's 
history. ... He was named after the Christian martyr Saint Alexander, whose 
birthday was ... In the middle of the 13th century, Rus was split into many feuds 
and conflicts... [DOC] [TLE] A Brief History of Medieval Russia [PAR] For, when we consider the general commerce and travel of Europe, more ... He is 
the legendary founder of the long line of princes, the Rurikovitches, who ... and 
counted among its cities the ancient republic of Novgorod at the head of Lake 
Ilmen. ... Constantinople became the fountain head of the religion, art, and 
literature... [DOC] [TLE] Alexander Nevsky - New World Encyclopedia [PAR] Commonly regarded as the key figure of medieval Russia, Alexander was the ... 
the Novgorodians to become kniaz' (or prince) of Novgorod and, as their military 
leader, ... days in good health, but when he reached the city of Gorodets he fell ill
 ... On September 24, 2008, Alexander Nevsky was declared the main hero of... [DOC] [TLE] Khrushchev And Alexander Nevsky - Catholic Worker Movement [PAR] Summary: Retells the non-violent efforts of the 13th Century Russian hero ... But 
Alexander Nevsky became a national hero through his conquering the ... that 
they were weakened by the Mongol invasion, they invaded their lands after they 
had ... He was born in 1219, and his father was the elected Prince of Novgorod. [DOC] [TLE] HISTORY OF RUSSIA [PAR] He also follows Justinian in commissioning a codification of Russia's laws. ... 
When a prince of Kiev dies, there is to be general post. ... In the 13th century, 
when Kiev has lost its authority, Novgorod asserts a greater degree of 
independence. [DOC] [TLE] MONGOL IMPACT - Stetson University [PAR] The Mongols undertook to gather and organize Russia as they did their own state 
in ... During the balance of the 13th century repeated Tatar raids devastated new 
... The heroic defense of their native land and cities by the Russian people was 
the .... When the prince of Moscow prevailed over the others, he became the... [DOC] [TLE] Veliky Novgorod - the Birthplace of Russia [PAR] He started the Rurik dynasty that stood at the head of the Russian state for over 
700 ... Beginning from the 12th century, Novgorod 'chose princes of its own free 
will', i.e. ... The tale of the calling in of Rurik to Novgorod became the official 
reason for ... surrounding the city, and to famous heroic deeds of their saint 
founders. [DOC] [TLE] History of Russia from Early Slavs history and Kievan Rus to ... [PAR] Their dominance began to slip, however, at the end of that period, when ... 
Kievan Rus', a Varangian named Rurik became prince of

Question: While Prince of Novgorod in the 13th century, he became its hero
Answer: Alexander Nevsky