Vladimir Monomakh

   

Vladimir Monomakh (Влади́мир Монома́х, 1053 – May 19, 1125) was the Grand Duke (Velikii Kniaz) of Kievan Rus' from 1113 to 1125.

He was the son of Vsevolod Yaroslavich and (allegedly) a daughter of Constantine Monomachos.

He was married to Gyda of Wessex, daughter of Harold II of England and Ealdgyth Swan-neck.

Among his accomplishments were the initiation of the Liubech congress of princes in 1097, and the Dolobske council of princes in 1103. He also made a number of social reforms.

Monomakh is buried in the Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.

Preceded by:
Sviatopolk II

Rulers of Kievan Rus

Succeeded by:
Mstislav

External links

  • Biography (http://www.arco-iris.com/George/monomakh.htm)
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