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Arrival in Moscow

When
August 1561
Where
Moscow
Part of
Anthony Jenkinson's Expedition to Persia

Jenkinson arrived in Moscow in August 1561 to negotiate trade terms with Ivan the Terrible.

Jenkinson reached Moscow in August 1561 with the specific intent to discuss trade terms with the Russian ruler. This visit followed earlier diplomatic relations established between Russia and England.

Sources

  1. Anthony Jenkinson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-10

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