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Ivan Rostislavich Berladnik

1112 – 1162

Prince of Zvenyhorod and Galicia-Volhynia

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Lived 1112 – 1162 (aged 49–50). Ivan Rostislavich Berladnik was a Kievan Rus’.

Ivan Rostyslavych Berladnik (, Polish: , Romanian: ) was Prince of Zvenyhorod (1129–1145) and Galicia–Volhynia. Ivan was the son of Rostyslav Volodarevych and the grandson of Volodar of Peremyshl.

Berladnik derives from the time when he lived and ruled in Berlad (currently Bârlad in Romania), among the Berladnici. He was forced to flee there in 1144 after the Boyars of Halych tried to place Berladnik on the throne which was occupied by Volodymyrko Volodarovych. He then went on to the court in Kyiv in 1145 where Berladnik remained until 1158, when he returned to Berlad. He also created the Bârlad Trail, and some have suggested that Berladnyk founded the port of Galați and named it after Halych.

Yaroslav Osmomysl's alliance with the kings of Hungary and Poland against the Grand Princes of Kyïv because of their support for Berladnik's attempts to take possession of several towns bordering Volhynia. After many years of warfare, Yaroslav managed to ensure Berladnik's expulsion to Byzantium. Berladnik died in Thessaloniki, reputedly poisoned in 1162.

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Important facts

Born
1112
Birth century
Died
1162, Thessaloniki
Nationality
Also known as
Ivan Berladnik, Ivan Berladnyk

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ivan Rostislavich Berladnik?

prince of Zvenyhorod and Galicia-Volhynia

When was Ivan Rostislavich Berladnik born?

Ivan Rostislavich Berladnik was born in 1112.

When did Ivan Rostislavich Berladnik die?

Ivan Rostislavich Berladnik died in 1162 in Thessaloniki.

What nationality was Ivan Rostislavich Berladnik?

Ivan Rostislavich Berladnik was Kievan Rus’.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ivan Rostislavich Berladnik

· Wikidata: Q4195643

· DBpedia: Ivan Rostyslavych Berladnik

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