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Ingvar of Kiev

1152 – 1220

Russian prince

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About Ingvar of Kiev

Lived 1152 – 1220 (aged 67–68). Ingvar of Kiev was a politician.

Ingvar Yaroslavich (died 1220) was Prince of Dorogobuzh, Prince of Lutsk (1180–1220), Grand Prince of Kiev (1202; 1212), and Prince of Vladimir-Volynsk. He was son of Yaroslav Izyaslavich, great-grandson of Vladimir II Monomakh.

Reign In 1180, Ingvar Yaroslavich joined Ryurik Rostislavich in his struggle against Sviatoslav Vsevolodovich of Chernigov. According to the Tale of Igor's Campaign, Ingvar was "six-winged" and is noted for not acquiring his lands by war. In 1183, for instance, Ingvar refused to accommodate Vladimir II Yaroslavich in Dorogobuzh, who had been banished from Galicia. It appears that Ingvar was wary of Yaroslav Osmomysl, Vladimir Yaroslavich's father. Soon after this, Ingvar took the place of his older brother Vsevolod Yaroslavich as the ruler of Lutsk. In 1202, Ingvar was appointed ruler of Kiev instead of the ousted Ryurik Rostislavich in accordance with a deal between Roman Mstislavich of Galicia and Vsevolod the Big Nest, the grand prince of Vladimir.

Family Izyaslav, prince of Dorogobuzh Svyatoslav, prince of Shumsk Yaroslav, prince of Peremyshl, Shumsk, Lutsk Borys Grzymisława, wife of Leszek the White

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Important facts

Born
1152
Birth century
Died
1220
Occupation
Positions held
Grand Prince of Kiev
Also known as
Ingvar, Prince of Luck

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ingvar of Kiev?

Russian prince (1152-1220)

When was Ingvar of Kiev born?

Ingvar of Kiev was born in 1152.

When did Ingvar of Kiev die?

Ingvar of Kiev died in 1220.

What was Ingvar of Kiev's occupation?

Ingvar of Kiev was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ingvar of Kiev

· Wikidata: Q428154

· DBpedia: Ingvar of Kiev

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