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When did Dmitry Donskoy become Grand Prince of Vladimir?

  • 1340

  • 1363

  • 1401

  • 1375

Answer

In 1363, Dmitry Donskoy ascended to the throne as the Grand Prince of Vladimir, succeeding his father, Ivan II. Notably, he earned the epithet "Donskoy" for his significant victory in the Battle of Kulikovo against the Golden Horde in 1380, cementing his reputation as a formidable military leader and defender of Russian lands.
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