Theodosia of Moscow (1475–1501)

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Theodosia of Moscow (1475–1501)

Russian princess. Name variations: Feodosia. Born on May 29, 1475 (some sources cite 1488); died on February 19, 1501; daughter of Sophia of Byzantium (1448–1503) and Ivan III the Great (1440–1505), grand prince of Moscow and tsar of Russia (r. 1462–1505); married Vassili, prince Cholinksi, on February 13, 1500.

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