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Yuri Dolgorukiy

Type Figure Region Kievan Rus' Time c. 1099–1157 Also known as George I、Long-Armed Yuri

Yuri Dolgorukiy (c. 1099–1157), son of Vladimir Monomakh, was the effective founder of northeastern Rus';…

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  1. c. 1113–1148Suzdal · Rostov-SuzdalDelegated by his father Monomakh to govern the northeastern frontier, he consolidated Rostov, Suzdal, Pereyaslavl-Zalessky, and other towns. In 1147 he built a wooden fort on the Moskva River, attracting settlers to clear land, laying the foundation for Moscow's urban development.
  2. 1149–1151Kiev · KievIn 1149 he defeated Izyaslav Mstislavich and took Kiev, promoting the sons of the northeastern appanages. In 1151 Izyaslav returned to power with foreign aid, and Yuri was forced to retreat to the northeast.
  3. 1155–1157Kiev · KievAfter Izyaslav's death in 1155 he again took Kiev and arranged appanages for his sons. He died of illness on 15 May 1157 and was buried at the Monastery of the Golden-Domed St. Michael in Kiev. His eldest son Andrey Bogolyubsky succeeded to the Grand Principality of Vladimir.

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