Mstislavsky

The House of Mstislavsky (Russian Мстиславский) was a Russian princely family of Gediminid origin who prior to their move to Russia ruled the principality of Mstislavl. In the following, the Mstislavsky family produced some notable military commanders such as Ivan Mstislavsky who fought in the Livonian War. His son, Fedor Mstislavsky was one of the Russian magnates during the Time of Troubles and the leader of the Seven Boyars who temporarily ruled the country.

Pogoń Litewska coat of arms, used by Mstislavsky family

External links

Mstislavsky princes in History of the Russian nobility

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