Turov Principality during the Grand Duke of Kiev Vladimir Monomakh (1113-1125)
https://doi.org/10.29235/2524-2369-2019-64-4-418-431
Abstract
Loss by dukes of Turov at the beginning of the 12th century of the right to occupy the throne of the Grand dukes of Kiev, which was owned by dukes of Turov in the XI century, is under review in the article.
On the basis of the reports of the old Russian Chronicles (Laurentian, Ipatiev Chronicles), the article traces the successive change in the Turov Principality of the Turov princes, who came from among the eldest sons of the great Kiev princes, who distributed particular principalities to their sons on the principle - the most important and significant principalities go to the eldest sons. Turov Principality (Dregovichi) got to the eldest sons of the Kiev princes what represents its importance and significancy. In 11th century among six great Kievan princes after Vladimir Svyatoslavich (980-1015 gg.) - Sviatopolk Vladimirovich, Yaroslav Iziaslav Yaroslavych, Sviatoslav Yaroslavich, Vsevolod of Kiev, Svyatopolk II of Kiev three came from the number of the princes of Turov and moved from Turov to the throne at the Kiev Grand-Ducal throne according to legitimate right of senior heirs (Svyatopolk Vladimirovich 1015-1019 years, Izyaslav Yaroslavich - 1054-1078 years, Svyatopolk И of Kiev - 1093-1113 years). In the middle of 11th century in Turov Principality its own princely dynasty Yaroslavich was created (Izyaslav, Yaropolk, Svyatopolk), which was restored in 1157 after a break in 1113.
At the same time, long presence of the Turov princes on the throne of Kiev gave rise to the illusion of unification of the Turov and Kiev principalities. However, it was only an illusion, because Kiev and Turov principalities retained its borders, territory, dynasty and heredity for centuries. Turov Principality, like all other lands of the Grand Duchy of Kiev, was in feudal dependence on the Grand Duke of Kiev, but retained its dynastic line of succession for a short time (1125-1157). This is confirmed by the Chronicles which call Turov Principality using terms Principality, parish, land much more often than in relation to other owners.
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About the Author
P. F. LysenkoBelarus
Pyotr F. Lysenko - D. Sc. (Hist.), Professor, Chief Scientific Researcher.
1 Academicheskaya Str., Minsk 220072
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