Advertisement
Advertisement
Alexander Nevski
[ al-ig-zan-der nev-skee, nef-, -zahn-; Russian uh-lyi-ksahn-dr nyef-skyee ]
noun
- Aleksandr Nevski, 1220?–63, Russian prince, national hero, and saint.
Alexander Nevski
/ ˈnɛf-; ˈnɛvskɪ; ˈnjɛfskij /
noun
- Alexander Nevski, Saint?12201263MRussianPOLITICS: hereditary rulerPOLITICS: military leader Saint. ?1220–63, Russian prince and military leader, who defeated the Swedes at the River Neva (1240) and the Teutonic knights at Lake Peipus (1242)
Discover More
Example Sentences
He succeeded as grand duke in 1236, when he left his son Alexander Nevski as duke in Novgorod.
From Project Gutenberg
The people sent to Alexander Nevski, begging him to come to their rescue, and after several refusals he consented.
From Project Gutenberg
It belonged to Alexander Nevski, who at his death left it to his son Daniel.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse