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Sviatoslav II of Kiev

1027–1076 · 11th century · Also known as Sviatoslav Yaroslavich, Sviatoslav II of Chernigov

Sviatoslav II (1027–1076) was a son of Yaroslav the Wise who received Chernigov under his father's will in 1054. In 1073 he drove his brother Iziaslav from Kiev and ruled as grand prince until his death. His sons, confirmed in Chernigov and Novgorod-Seversky at the Lyubech conference of 1097, founded the Olgovichi dynasty.

Sviatoslav II of Kiev
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Principality of ChernigovPrincipality of Novgorod-Seversky

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