Yuri I of Galicia

Ruler of Galicia-Volhynia triarch

Yuri I of Galicia - Ruler of Galicia-Volhynia triarch
Born

None
None years ago

Died

March 18th, 1308
717 years ago — None years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Ukraine

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Ruled the principality of Galicia-Volhynia during the late 13th and early 14th centuries. Engaged in conflicts against neighboring princely states and pursued alliances to strengthen the territory. The reign featured significant integration of local governance and territorial expansion amid political fragmentation in the region. Yuri I's leadership is marked by attempts to maintain autonomy against external pressures from Poland and Hungary.

Ruled Galicia-Volhynia from 1289 until 1308

Defended the principality against external threats

Strengthened local governance

Formed alliances with surrounding powers

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