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Roman the Great

c. 1152–1205 · 12th century · Also known as Roman Mstislavich

Roman Mstislavich, called the Great, was prince of Volhynia from 1170 and of Halych from 1199, uniting the two into the principality of Galicia-Volhynia. He fought the Lithuanians, Polovtsians and Poles and for a time dominated Kiev. He was killed in battle against the Poles at Zawichost in 1205, and his son Daniel later restored his realm.

Roman the Great
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Mentioned in 4 state histories

Principality of GaliciaPrincipality of VolhyniaPrincipality of BelzKingdom of Galicia-Volhynia

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