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Name: Tarusa Principality

Type: Polity

Start: 1247 AD

End: 1350 AD

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Was one of the many Russian Principalties that existed in the Middle Ages and were later inglobated either into Russia or Lithuania.

Establishment


  • January 1247: Michael Yaroslavich, also known as Michael of Chernigov, was a prince of the Grand Duchy of Vladimir. After his death in 1246, his territory was divided among his descendants, with Tarusa becoming the Tarusa Principality.
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    1. Events


  • January 1271: The principality of Myshegda was formed when it was separated from the Tarusa principality in 1270.

  • January 1271: The Principality of Obolensk was established around 1270.

  • January 1301: Expansion of the Grand Duchy of Moscow by 1300.

  • January 1341: In 1340, the territory of Volost, located on the banks of the Berega River, was purchased from the principality of Novosilsky by the Grand Duchy of Moscow, which was under the rule of Ivan Kalita at the time. This acquisition helped expand Moscow's territory and influence in the region.

  • January 1341: Expansion of the Grand Duchy of Moscow by 1340.

  • January 1341: Acquisition of Volosts from the Ryazan principality in the middle reaches of the Protva river.

  • Disestablishment


  • January 1351: Establishment of the Spazh Principality.
  • January 1351: In the 50s of the XIV century, the Tarusa Principality fell into dependence on the Moscow prince.
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