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Yaroslav II Vsevolodovich

Type Figure Region Rus Time c. 1191–1246 Also known as Yaroslav II Vsevolodovich、Yaroslav of Vladimir

Yaroslav II Vsevolodovich (c. 1191–1246), son of Vsevolod III the Big Nest, was granted Pereyaslavl early on and became Grand Prince of Vladimir afte…

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  1. c. 1191–1214Vladimir · Vladimir-SuzdalOne of many sons of Vsevolod III, he grew up in the princely environment of Northeastern Rus, began receiving independent appanages around 1214, and took part in the division and succession struggles among brothers over princely territories.
  2. 1214–1238Pereyaslavl-Zalessky · PereyaslavlHe long ruled Pereyaslavl, took part in military operations against Volga Bulgaria and Ryazan in the 1220s, and gradually accumulated the capital to become heir apparent during the fraternal disputes of the 1230s.
  3. 1238–1246Vladimir · Vladimir-SuzdalAfter the Mongol invasion destroyed Vladimir in 1238, he succeeded as grand prince, submitted to the Mongol khan's court and collected tribute, maintaining the political remnants of Northeastern Rus within the framework of suzerainty until his death en route to or upon arrival at the khan's court in 1246.

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