Eupraxia of Ryazan
Princess consort
About Eupraxia of Ryazan
Eupraxia of Ryazan (; died 1237) was a princess consort of Ryazan by marriage to Fyodor Yurevich of Ryazan. She is venerated as a local saint in the Russian Orthodox Church.
According to Russian chronicles, Prince Fyodor acted as an emissary during negotiations with Batu Khan. During these negotiations, Batu Khan demanded that he be given he be given Fyodor's wife to marry. Prince Fyodor adamantly refused, and Batu Khan had him killed. The author of The Tale of the Destruction of Ryazan bewails the martyrdom of Eupraxia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eupraxia of Ryazan?
princess consort
When did Eupraxia of Ryazan die?
Eupraxia of Ryazan died in 1237.
Sources & further reading
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