ivan the great
Definition
Proper noun: - A historical ruler: Ivan the Great refers to Ivan III Vasilyevich, the Grand Prince of Moscow who significantly expanded the territory and power of the Grand Duchy of Moscow, effectively ending the dominance of the Golden Horde and laying the foundations for the Russian state.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Ivan the Great is credited with consolidating Russian lands around Moscow.
- The reign of Ivan the Great marked the beginning of Russian independence from the Mongols.
Advanced Usage
- "The legacy of Ivan the Great": refers to the long-term political and architectural impact of his rule.
- The Kremlin walls we see today are part of the legacy of Ivan the Great.
Variants and Related Words
- Ivan III: The numerical designation for the same historical figure.
- Grand Prince of Moscow: His official title.
Synonyms
- Ivan III Vasilyevich: His full name.
- The Gatherer of the Russian Lands: An epithet highlighting his role in unification.
Related Phrases
- "Ivan the Great Bell Tower": The tallest tower in the Moscow Kremlin, named in his honor.
- The Ivan the Great Bell Tower dominates the Kremlin complex.
Noun
-
grand duke of Muscovy whose victories against the Tartars laid the basis for Russian unity (1440-1505)
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
