Igor Svyatoslavich

Russian prince and military leader

Igor Svyatoslavich - Russian prince and military leader
Born

April 3rd, 1151
874 years ago

Died

1202
823 years ago — 51 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Russia

Links & References

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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