Vasily II of Moscow
Vasily II Vasilyevich[a] (Russian: Василий II Васильевич; 10 March 1415 – 27 March 1462), nicknamed the Blind or the Dark (Тёмный), was Grand Prince of Moscow from 1425 until his death in 1462.[3]
In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Vasilyevich.He succeeded his father, Vasily I, only to be challenged by his uncle Dmitry Shemyaka.[4][b] During this time, Moscow changed hands several times. At one point, Vasily was captured and blinded by Dmitry in 1446.[3] The final victory went to Vasily, who was supported by most people.[3] Due to his disability, he made his son Ivan III his co-ruler in his late years.