Maria of Borovsk
Grand Princess of Moscow from 1433 to 1462 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Yaroslavna.
Maria Yaroslavna of Borovsk (Russian: Мария Ярославна; c. 1420 – 4 July 1485),[1] also known by her monastic name Marfa,[2] was the grand princess of Moscow during her marriage to Vasily II of Moscow.[3] She was a granddaughter of Feodor Koshka,[4] and the mother of Ivan III of Russia.[4]
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Maria Yaroslavna of Borovsk | |
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Grand Princess consort of Moscow | |
Tenure | 1433 – 24 March 1462 |
Predecessor | Sophia of Lithuania |
Successor | Maria of Tver |
Born | c. 1420 |
Died | 1485 (aged 64–65) |
Burial | |
Spouse | Vasily II of Moscow |
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Father | Yaroslav of Maloyaroslavets |
Religion | Russian Orthodox |
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