About Roman I of Kiev
Lived 1135 – 1180 (aged 44–45). Roman I of Kiev was an aristocrat.
Roman Rostislavich (Ukrainian and ; died 1180) was Prince of Smolensk (1160–1172; 1177–1180), Grand Prince of Kiev (1171–1173; 1175–1177), and Prince of Novgorod (1178–1179). He was the son of Rostislav Mstislavich.
Temporarily installed as grand prince of Kiev in July 1171, he was quickly replaced by Andrey Bogolyubsky's brother, Mikhail of Vladimir.
He had a son: Mstislav III of Kiev.
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Who was Roman I of Kiev?
Russian prince
When was Roman I of Kiev born?
Roman I of Kiev was born in 1135 in Smolensk.
When did Roman I of Kiev die?
Roman I of Kiev died on 14 June 1180 in Smolensk.
What was Roman I of Kiev's occupation?
Roman I of Kiev was an aristocrat.
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