Vladimir the Great (jun 11, 978 – jul 15, 1015)
Description:
Prince of Novgorod 969-977/979-988Prince of Kiev 978-1015
Ruled Kiev after assassinating his older brother. Gave Novgorod to his eldest son in 988 (age 11), then Yaroslav in 1010.
Know as "The Great" & "The Saint", for bringing Christianity to Rus'. Greatly expanded Rus' borders.
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Date:
jun 11, 978
jul 15, 1015
~ 37 years