Born in 1151
Igor Svyatoslavich
Russian prince and military leader
Born
April 3rd, 1151 874 years ago
Died
1202 823 years ago — 51 years old
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.
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