Ivan II the Gentle of Moscow ^{1 2}

   Another name for Ivan was Ivan II Rurik.

  General Notes:

Grand Prince Ivan II Ivanovich of Vladimir (March 30, 1326 - November 13, 1359) was a ruler of Moscow (1353 - 1359)

Upon succeeding his brother Semeon to the throne Ivan initially toyed with abandoning the traditional Muscovite allegiance to the Mongols and allying with Lithuania. This policy was quickly abandoned, however, and for the later part of his reign Ivan was loyal to the Khan. ³

  Noted events in his life were:

• He was a Grand Prince of Moscow. Prince of Vladimir.

Ivan married Theodosia of Briansk in 1341.