Davyd Rostislavich
Prince of Smolensk
About Davyd Rostislavich
Lived 1140 – 1197 (aged 56–57).
David Rostislavich (Cyrillic: Давыд Ростиславич) (1140 - 23 April 1197), Prince of Smolensk (1180–1198) was fourth son of Rostislav Mstislavich, Velikiy Kniaz (Grand Prince) of Kiev.
Biography David was born in Smolensk in 1140, in the family of Rostislav Mstislavich, Prince of Smolensk. Since 1167, David ruled in Vyshhorod. In 1171, David attempted to put Vladimir III Mstislavich on the throne of the Kievan Rus', and in the following year, did the same for his brother Rurik Rostislavich. In 1175, together with Prince Oleg Svyatoslavich, he fought in Chernigov, and in 1176, David was defeated by Cumans in the battle near Rostovets, which is mentioned in The Tale of Igor's Campaign.
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Who was Davyd Rostislavich?
prince of Smolensk
When was Davyd Rostislavich born?
Davyd Rostislavich was born in 1140 in Smolensk.
When did Davyd Rostislavich die?
Davyd Rostislavich died on 23 April 1197 in Smolensk.
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