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Grigoriy Davydov-HromoyBoyar and voivode
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Content:
- Grigory Fyodorovich Davydov-Khromoy
- Early Career
- Ascendancy to Boyarhood
- Novgorod Governorship
- Pсков Governorship and Controversies
- Military Engagements
- Diplomatic Achievements
- Legacy
Grigory Fyodorovich Davydov-Khromoy
Grigory Fyodorovich Davydov-Khromoy, also known as Grigory Fyodorov syn Davydovich, was a notable boyar and воевода (military commander) of the 15th and 16th centuries in the Grand Duchy of Moscow.
Early Career
Davydov-Khromoy first entered the historical record in 1495, serving in the retinue of Grand Duke Ivan III during the Novgorod campaign. He held the rank of boyarsky syn and later became a member of the regiment of the right hand. In 1501, he accompanied Prince Vasily (later Grand Duke Vasily III) to Tver as an okolnichy.
Ascendancy to Boyarhood
Davydov-Khromoy was elevated to the rank of боярин in 1506. That same year, he served as a воевода during the failed Kazan campaign. Following the campaign, he was stationed in Nizhny Novgorod to defend against potential Tatar raids.
Novgorod Governorship
From 1507 to 1509, Davydov-Khromoy served as the namestnik (governor) of Novgorod. In 1507, he led a campaign against Lithuania in support of Prince Mikhail Glinsky-Dorodny and Prince Vasily Ivanovich Shemyachich. After the conclusion of a peace treaty with Poland, Davydov-Khromoy led an embassy to Vilnius to confirm the agreement with Lithuania.
Pсков Governorship and Controversies
In 1510, Davydov-Khromoy became the first namestnik of Pсков. However, his tenure was marked by corruption and oppression, leading to widespread discontent among the population. Both Davydov-Khromoy and his co-namestnik Ivan Chelyadnin were subsequently recalled to Moscow.
Military Engagements
Davydov-Khromoy participated in several military campaigns, including the defense against Crimean Tatar raids in 1512 and the three unsuccessful expeditions to Smolensk in 1513-1514. He led the left-hand regiment in the initial assault on Smolensk in December 1513.
Diplomatic Achievements
Despite his limited military prowess, Davydov-Khromoy excelled in diplomacy. He was a member of delegations that received Turkish ambassadors in 1514-1515 and conducted negotiations with Sigismund I of Poland, Sigmund von Herberstein, and Francesco da Collo in 1517-1518. He also assisted in investigations into alleged treason and negotiated with Crimean Tatar envoys.
Legacy
Grigory Fyodorovich Davydov-Khromoy did not leave any descendants. He is remembered as a capable diplomat but an unpopular governor of Pсков.
