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Gleb Vasilkovich

1237 – 1278

Prince of Beloozero from 1238 to 1278

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About Gleb Vasilkovich

Lived 1237 – 1278 (aged 40–41).

Gleb Vasilkovich (; 1237–1278) was Prince of Beloozero from 1238 and Prince of Rostov from 1277 until his death in 1278. He was the younger of the two sons of Vasilko Konstantinovich.

Reign Gleb was born in 1237. He was the younger of the two sons of Vasilko Konstantinovich and his wife Maria of Chernigov. His father was killed at the battle of Sit River in 1238.

In 1249, Gleb visited Sartak Khan and following his return, he helped transport the body of Vladimir Konstantinovich from Vladimir to his appanage center of Uglich. He visited his patrimony of Beloozero in 1251. In 1258, together with his elder brother Boris, he hosted Alexander Nevsky in Rostov.

In 1277, at the request of the khan Mengu-Timur, Gleb took part in the Mongol campaign against the Alans and participated in the conquest of the city of Dedyakov. His elder brother Boris died during the campaign and Gleb took over the throne of Rostov; however, he died a year later, and Boris's two eldest sons, Dmitry and Konstantin, became the joint rulers of Rostov.

Family In 1257, Gleb married a daughter of Sartak Khan, who after baptism took the name Feodora. They had three sons: Demyan, Mikhail, and Roman.

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Born
1237
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Also known as
Gleb Vasilkovich Rostovsky

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Who was Gleb Vasilkovich?

prince of Beloozero from 1238 to 1278

When was Gleb Vasilkovich born?

Gleb Vasilkovich was born in 1237.

When did Gleb Vasilkovich die?

Gleb Vasilkovich died on 13 December 1278 in Rostov Veliky.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gleb Vasilkovich

· Wikidata: Q4139563

· DBpedia: Gleb of Beloozero

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