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Cossack Recognition

When
March 2, 1612
Where
environs of Moscow
Part of
False Dmitry III recognised as tsar by Cossacks

Cossacks near Moscow recognized False Dmitry III as Tsar on March 2, 1612.

Operating in the environs of Moscow, the Cossacks acknowledged the pretender as Tsar on March 2, 1612. This event marked the formal recognition of his claim by this specific group.

Sources

  1. False Dmitry III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26

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