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Dmitry Pozharsky

Type Figure Region Russia Time 1577–1642 Also known as Dmitry Pozharsky、Dmitry Mikhailovich Pozharsky、德米特里·米哈伊洛维奇·波扎尔斯基

Dmitry Pozharsky (1577–1642) was a Russian boyar and military leader, the core commander of the Second Militia during the Time of Troubles.

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  1. 1577–1610Stariye · RussiaBorn into the Pozharsky family in the Yaroslavl region, he took part in local governance and military affairs in his youth, first showing his talent for command during the Time of Troubles.
  2. 1611–1612Yaroslavl · RussiaIn 1611 he was nominated by Kuzma Minin to command the Second Militia, organizing defense and counterattack, and in October 1612 led troops to liberate Polish-occupied Moscow.
  3. 1613–1642Moscow · RussiaAfter Mikhail I's accession he continued to serve as boyar and Duma member, taking part in the early governance of the new dynasty until his death in 1642.

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