Yaropolk II of Kiev
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Vladimirovich.
Yaropolk II Vladimirovich[lower-alpha 1] (1082 – 18 February 1139) was Prince of Pereyaslavl (1114–1132) and Grand Prince of Kiev (1132–1139).[1] He was a son of Vladimir II Monomakh and Gytha of Wessex. He fought in several campaigns against the Cumans, once in 1103 and again in 1116.
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Yaropolk II of Kiev | |
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Prince of Smolensk | |
Reign | 1100–1113 |
Prince of Pereyaslavl | |
Reign | 1114–1132 |
Predecessor | Sviatoslav I Vladimirovich |
Successor | Vsevolod Mstislavich |
Grand Prince of Kiev | |
Reign | 1132–1139 |
Predecessor | Mstislav I of Kiev |
Successor | Viacheslav I of Kiev |
Born | 1082 Chernigov |
Died | 18 February 1139(1139-02-18) (aged 56–57) Kiev |
Spouse | Helena |
Dynasty | Rurik |
Father | Vladimir II Monomakh |
Mother | Gytha of Wessex |
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