Principality of Tver

Principality of Tver was a state in Russia and the Steppe (Europe) that lasted from 1247 to 1485 CE, about 238 years. Its people spoke Slavic languages (Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian).

Moscow's main rival for the grand princely title of Vladimir in the 14th century, at times backed by Lithuania. Ivan III annexed it in 1485.

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Facts

Dates: 1247 to 1485 CE
Duration: 238 years
Type: State
Region: Russia and the Steppe, Europe
Language family: Slavic
Capital: Tver

Became

Grand Duchy of Moscow 1263 to 1547 CE

Events in Europe during its time

1347 Black Death reaches Europe
1450 Gutenberg's printing press
1453 Fall of Constantinople

Neighbours in Europe

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE
Portuguese Empire 1415 to 1999 CE
Papal States 756 to 1870 CE
Kingdom of Scotland 843 to 1707 CE
Republic of Genoa c. 1005 to 1797 CE
Kingdom of Portugal 1139 to 1910 CE
Kingdom of Bohemia 1198 to 1918 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE, North and West Africa
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Middle East
Kingdom of Kongo c. 1390 to 1914 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East
Mali Empire c. 1235 to 1670 CE, North and West Africa
Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia

Questions

When did Principality of Tver exist?

1247 to 1485 CE, about 238 years.

Where was Principality of Tver?

Russia and the Steppe, in Europe. Its capital was Tver.

What language did Principality of Tver speak?

Slavic. This family includes Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian.

What came after Principality of Tver?

Grand Duchy of Moscow.