Mikhail II of Tver

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Mikhail Alexandrovich (Russian:Михаил Александрович; 1333 - August 26, 1399) was the Grand Prince of Tver. He is a major Russian Prince in 14th century, and the last Grand Prince of Tver who can dispute the title Grand Prince of Vladimir with the Grand Prince of Moscow.

Mikhail Alexandrovich was the 4th son of Alexander of Tver. He was drove out of Tver by his father after birth. And he was taken to Pskov (a city then under the rule of Novgorod). There he was brought up by the orthodox Bishop of Novgorod. In 1368, he ascended the throne of Tver.

Mikhail Alexandrovich was the last one who wanted to defy Moscow in competing for the possession of Vladimir. He hoped to beat Grand Prince of Moscow with the aid of Lithuania. In 1370,1371 and 1375, he receive the leave that gives a Prince the title "Grand Prince of Vladimir" from the Khan of Golden Horde for 3 times; but he couldn't form any real reign in that city.

In 1375, Dmitri Donskoi defeated Mikhail, and the latter had to become ally of Moscow.