Alexander Vorotynsky Appanage service prince Vorotynsky, Moscow voivode and boyar Date of Birth: . Country: Operator

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1. Alexander Ivanovich Vorotynsky: A Prominent Muscovite Prince
2. Construction and Defense
3. Campaign Against the Crimean Tatars
4. Tsar's Suspicion and Imprisonment
5. Release and Royal Favor
6. Continued Service and Local Conflict
7. Final Years and Legacy
8. Family and Descendants
9. Marriages and Daughter

Alexander Ivanovich Vorotynsky: A Prominent Muscovite Prince

A Distinguished Military Career
Udelny Prince and Moscow Voivode

Alexander Ivanovich Vorotynsky emerged as a prominent Udelny (appanage) prince and Moscow voivode (military commander). In April 1550, he assumed the role of governor and first voivode of Ryazan. His military exploits included his victory over the Nogai Tatars in Terekhov in December 1551.

Construction and Defense

Establishing Mikhailov Fortress

In April 1551, together with M.P. Golovin, Vorotynsky led the construction of the Mikhailov fortress on the Pronya River. He actively participated in maintaining the realm's defenses, holding key positions in Kazan, Zaraisk, Odoev, and Kazan during various years.

Campaign Against the Crimean Tatars

Protecting the Borders

In 1560, Vorotynsky responded swiftly to news of Crimean Tatar incursions, commanding a large regiment in the campaign along the Tikhaya Sosna River. After quelling the threat, he remained in Tula as the third voivode. He also commanded the advance regiment at the Battle of the Udy River, defending against Tatar forces.

Tsar's Suspicion and Imprisonment

Accusations of Treason

In 1562, Vorotynsky's fortunes took a dramatic turn. Tsar Ivan IV Vasilyevich suspected him and his brother, Mikhail, of plotting to flee to Lithuania. The brothers were arrested and subjected to severe punishments. Alexander was imprisoned in Galich, while Mikhail was exiled to Beloozero.

Release and Royal Favor

Following the successful conclusion of the Polish expedition in 1563, the Boyar Duma pleaded for the Vorotynsky brothers' release. Only Alexander was pardoned and returned to service, while Mikhail remained in exile until 1565. Alexander's political rehabilitation was evidenced by the Tsar's visit to Vorotynsk, Odoev, and Pereyaslavl in May 1563.

Continued Service and Local Conflict

Commanding the Advance Regiment

In 1564, Vorotynsky commanded the advance regiment in Kaluga. However, his appointment as voivode in Rzhev clashed with the ambitions of Boyar Ivan Turuntai Pronsky. Vorotynsky's petition to the Tsar to avoid subordinating to Pronsky was dismissed.

Final Years and Legacy

Monastic Life and Death

Alexander Ivanovich Vorotynsky retreated to the Trinity-Sergius Monastery, where he passed away in 1565. His remains were later relocated to the Vladimir Church of the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery.

Family and Descendants

Parents and Siblings

Vorotynsky was the son of Ivan Mikhailovich and Anastasia Ivanovna Zakharina. He had several siblings, including Vladimir, Mikhail, Yekaterina, Yevdokiya (Avdotya), and Anna.

Marriages and Daughter

Vorotynsky was married to Irina (d. 1553) and Marfa. His daughter, Anna, later known as Anastasia after taking monastic vows, died in 1570.

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