Roman I of Kiev
Appearance
Roman Rostislavich (Ukrainian and Russian: Роман Ростиславич; died 1180) was Prince of Smolensk (1160–1172; 1177–1180), Grand Prince of Kiev (1171–1173; 1175–1177), and Prince of Novgorod (1178–1179). He was the son of Rostislav Mstislavich.
Temporarily installed as grand prince of Kiev in July 1171, he was quickly replaced by Andrey Bogolyubsky's brother, Mikhail of Vladimir.[1]
He had a son: Mstislav III of Kiev.
References
[edit]- ^ Pelenski 1988, p. 776.
Bibliography
[edit]- Pelenski, Jaroslaw (1988). "The Contest for the "Kievan Succession" (1155–1175): The Religious-Ecclesiastical Dimension". Harvard Ukrainian Studies. 12/13: 761–780. JSTOR 41036344. Proceedings of the International Congress Commemorating the Millennium of Christianity in Rus'-Ukraine (1988/1989).
Succession
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