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Mikhail of Chernigov

c. 1185–1246 · 13th century · Also known as Michael of Chernigov

Mikhail of Chernigov was prince of Chernigov and, at times, grand prince of Kiev in the years of the Mongol invasion. After the Mongols sacked Chernigov in 1239 he fled abroad, and in 1246 he was executed at the camp of Batu Khan, reportedly for refusing a pagan purification rite. He is venerated as a martyr, and his sons founded the princely lines of the Chernigov lands, including Bryansk.

Mikhail of Chernigov
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Mentioned in 3 state histories

Principality of ChernigovPrincipality of BryanskPrincipality of Novosil

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