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Vladimir (Saint)

Type Figure Region Kievan Rus Time c. 958–1015 Also known as Vladimir I

Grand Prince of Kiev Vladimir (Saint), c. 958–1015, ruled Kiev 980–1015, unified Rus', accepted Christianity c.…

Timeline

  1. c. 970–980Novgorod · NovgorodHeld Novgorod during the era of Svyatoslav and Yaropolk, gradually accumulating military and political strength.
  2. 980–988Kiev · KievSeized Kiev in 980, defeated his brothers, unified the core regions of Rus', and laid the groundwork for the subsequent religious reform of the state.
  3. 988–1015Kiev · KievAccepted Byzantine-style Christianity around 988 and promoted the baptism of Rus', establishing a church system; his death in 1015 triggered a succession struggle among his sons.

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