Maria of Polotsk
About Maria of Polotsk
Lived 1130 – 1194 (aged 63–64).
Maria Vasilkovna of Polotsk (?-1194), was a Grand Princess of the Kiev by marriage to Sviatoslav III of Kiev, Grand Prince of Kiev (r. 1174, 1177–1180, 1182–1194).
She had great influence and participated in politics as advisor to her spouse. In 1180, she advised her spouse to form an alliance with the Olgovichi, and participated in the meeting where Davyd Rostislavich was excluded. On her advice, her spouse also forged an alliance with Rostislavichi of Smolensk, which secured stability in the territory during the reign of her spouse.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Maria of Polotsk?
(1130-1194)
When was Maria of Polotsk born?
Maria of Polotsk was born in 1130.
When did Maria of Polotsk die?
Maria of Polotsk died in 1194.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Maria Vasilkovna of Polotsk
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