False Dmitry III recognised as tsar by Cossacks
- When
- 1612
- Where
- environs of Moscow
- Episodes
- 1
In March 1612, Cossacks operating near Moscow recognized the pretender False Dmitry III as Tsar. Under threat of vengeance, the gentry of Pskov subsequently swore allegiance to him, who was commonly nicknamed the Pskov criminal.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. False Dmitry III, historically known as Pseudo-Demetrius III, was the last of three pretenders claiming to be Tsarevich Dmitry, the youngest son of Ivan the Terrible. He appeared in Ivangorod in March 1611, proclaiming himself the Tsarevich.
Recognition. While ravaging the environs of Moscow, the Cossacks acknowledged False Dmitry III as Tsar on March 2, 1612. This recognition was followed by the forced allegiance of the Pskov gentry, who swore to him under threat of vengeance.
People involved
- False Dmitry III · Pretender to the Russian throne
- Cossacks · Recognizing group
- Gentry of Pskov · Forced allegiance
Sources
- False Dmitry III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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