# Alexander Nevsky - Grand Prince of Vladimir

URL: https://history-russia.com/rulers/alexander-nevsky
Reign: 1252 - 1263
Born-Died: 1221 - 1263
Dynasty: Rurikids of Vladimir
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Nevsky

Alexander defeated the Swedes on the Neva in 1240 and the Livonian knights on Lake Peipus in 1242, while accepting Mongol overlordship to protect Rus'. He is venerated as a saint.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Andrey II](https://history-russia.com/rulers/andrey-ii)
- Succeeded by: [Yaroslav of Tver](https://history-russia.com/rulers/yaroslav-of-tver)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1252 - [Alexander Nevsky becomes Grand Prince](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1252-alexander-nevsky-becomes-grand-prince)
- 1263 - [Death of Alexander Nevsky](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1263-death-of-alexander-nevsky)