Igor Svyatoslavich
Russian prince and military leader
Born
Died
1202
824 years ago — 51 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Russia
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Ruled as the prince of Novgorod and later of Chernigov during the Kievan Rus' period. Led military campaigns against various adversaries, including the Polovtsians, and participated in significant battles that shaped regional power dynamics. His leadership during the 1185 campaign against the Polovtsians is depicted in the epic poem 'The Tale of Igor's Campaign'. This work reflects the struggles and aspirations of Kievan Rus' princes during this era and remains an important cultural artifact.
Led military campaigns against the Polovtsians
Participated in the 1185 campaign depicted in 'The Tale of Igor's Campaign'
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