Naryshkin family

Russian family

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The Naryshkin family was a prominent Russian noble family that rose to significant influence during the 17th century. The most notable member was Natalya Kirillovna Naryshkina, the second wife of Tsar Alexis and mother of Peter the Great.12

Natalya Naryshkina became a central figure in a political faction that supported her son, Peter, for the throne. Following Tsar Alexis's death, her family, known as the Naryshkin party, vied for power against the Miloslavsky family, who supported Fyodor, Alexis's son from his first marriage.12

Despite initial setbacks and periods of reduced influence, the Naryshkin party regained prominence. They played a crucial role in securing the throne for Peter after Fyodor's death and later in deposing Sophia, Peter's half-sister and regent, in 1689. Natalya Naryshkina was instrumental in governing Muscovy until Peter assumed full control.1

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Alexis
…struggle began between the rival Naryshkin and Miloslavsky families. The Naryshkins were exiled, and the Miloslavskys, with their clients and supporters, took over. In 1682, however, Fyodor died, and the Naryshkin faction sought to place his half brother Peter on the throne instead of Fyodor’s full brother, the ailing Ivan.…
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…struggle began between the rival Naryshkin and Miloslavsky families. The Naryshkins were exiled, and the Miloslavskys, with their clients and supporters, took over. In 1682, however, Fyodor died, and the Naryshkin faction sought to place his half brother Peter on the throne instead of Fyodor’s full brother, the ailing Ivan.…
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Peter I
Youth and accession
…deliberately pushed Peter and the Naryshkin circle aside. When Fyodor died childless in 1682, a fierce struggle for power ensued between the Miloslavskys and the Naryshkins: the former wanted to put Fyodor’s brother, the delicate and feebleminded Ivan V, on the throne; the Naryshkins stood for the healthy and intelligent…
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…deliberately pushed Peter and the Naryshkin circle aside. When Fyodor died childless in 1682, a fierce struggle for power ensued between the Miloslavskys and the Naryshkins: the former wanted to put Fyodor’s brother, the delicate and feebleminded Ivan V, on the throne; the Naryshkins stood for the healthy and intelligent…
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