Anthony Jenkinson's Expedition to Persia
- When
- 1561–1563
- Where
- Moscow; Qazvin
- Episodes
- 3
Anthony Jenkinson arrived in Moscow in August 1561 to negotiate trade terms with Ivan the Terrible. After securing an audience on 15 March 1562, he traveled across Russia and the Caspian Sea to Qazvin, where he obtained preferential trading deals for the Muscovy Company.
Episodes
- Arrival in Moscow
Jenkinson arrived in Moscow in August 1561 to negotiate trade terms with Ivan the Terrible.
- Negotiating Trading Deals
Jenkinson obtained preferential trading deals for the Muscovy Company at the court of Shah Tahmasp.
- Audience with the Tsar
Jenkinson secured an audience with Ivan the Terrible on 15 March 1562 after waiting since his arrival.
Background and detail
Audience in Moscow. Jenkinson arrived in Moscow in August 1561 with the intent to discuss trade terms with Ivan the Terrible. Despite his presence, he was not able to secure an audience with the Tsar until 15 March 1562.
People involved
- Anthony Jenkinson · English traveler and explorer for the Muscovy Company
- Ivan the Terrible · Grand Prince and first Tsar of all Russia
Sources
- Anthony Jenkinson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-10
- Ivan the Terrible Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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