Ivan

Ivan (knee 15) from the family of Smolensk Prince. Son of Alexander Glebovich. Kn. Smolensky in 1313 - 1359 he. + 1359 g. In 1334 Dmitry Bryansk came with the Tartars to Smolensk, many fought and concluded with Ivan world. Later, Ivan, as can be seen on the remoteness of the hope of his principality, he would not obey the khan, and send out to the Horde, because Uzbeks in 1340 sent a force to Smolensk, which commanded also go to all Russian princes. This army burned Smolensk Posada, looted the village and township, a few days stood under the walls of the city and returned back with a large full and rich booty.