Morozov family - Morozov family

Japanese: モロゾフ家 - モロゾフけ

(1) A distinguished family of nobles in Moscow and Russia who flourished from the 15th to the 17th centuries. Their ancestor was Ivan, nicknamed "Moroz," who lived in the mid-14th century. For generations, they received the title of boyar (noble), were given the right to participate in the noble council, and held important positions in the administrative organs of the Moscow state and at court. The most famous member of the family is Boris Ivanovich Morozov (1590-1661), who seized real power under Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich in the mid-17th century.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

(1)15～17世紀に栄えたモスクワ･ロシアの名門貴族。14世紀中葉の〈モロズ〉とあだ名されたイワンを祖とする。代々ボヤーレ(貴族)の称号をうけ，貴族会議への参加権を与えられて，モスクワ国家の行政機関や宮廷内で重職についた。一族のうちでも17世紀中葉にツァーリのアレクセイ･ミハイロビチのもとで実権を掌握したボリス･モロゾフBoris Ivanovich Morozov(1590‐1661)が特に有名。

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