Dmitry Donskoy

MedievalEmperorMuscovy1350 — 1389

Defeated the Mongols at Kulikovo Field.

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Quick Facts

Born

1350

Died

1389

Country

Muscovy

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)70

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score55.5

Dmitry Donskoy — Complete Timeline

1359 AD

Became Grand Prince of MoscowPolitical Action◆ Major

Dmitry inherited the throne at age nine after his father Ivan II died. His regency was managed by Metropolitan Alexius, who secured the Mongol yarlyk for Moscow against claims from Suzdal and other rivals.

MoscowSuccessionRegency

Impact: regional

1378 AD

Battle of the Vozha RiverWar

Dmitry defeated a Mongol army led by Murza Begich on the Vozha River in Ryazan. This was the first Russian victory over a major Mongol force and a prelude to the Battle of Kulikovo.

Golden HordeRyazanPrelude

Impact: regional

1380 AD

Battle of KulikovoWar

Dmitry Donskoy led a coalition of Russian principalities to defeat the Mongol army of Mamai at Kulikovo Field near the Don River. This was the first major Russian victory over the Golden Horde, though Mongol rule continued for another century.

Golden HordeMamaiRussian Victory

Impact: regional

1382 AD

Burned Moscow to Prevent Mongol CaptureWar◆ Major

After Khan Tokhtamysh besieged Moscow, Dmitry fled to Kostroma. The Mongols sacked the city, killing thousands. Dmitry returned to rebuild but was forced to resume tribute payments to the Horde.

MoscowTokhtamyshSiege

Impact: regionaltragic