Ivan III, Grand Prince (Grand Duchy of Moscow) : All Data
Ivan III, also known as Ivan the Great, was the Grand Prince of the Grand Duchy of Moscow from 1462 to 1505. During his reign, he successfully expanded the territory of Moscow and consolidated its power, leading to the formation of the centralized Russian state. The most significant wars that occurred during his tenure were the Russo-Kazan Wars, which took place from 1438 to 1552, and the Russo-Lithuanian Wars, which occurred from 1487 to 1494. These conflicts allowed Ivan III to assert Moscow's dominance over neighboring territories and establish himself as a powerful ruler in the region.