Igor of Kiev
prince of Kiev (877–945)
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Summary
Igor of Kiev was born in 878[1]. He died in 945[2] in Iskorosten[3]. He worked as a politician[4].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kurgan No 2728, Nemyrivka[5]
- Father: Rurik[6]
- Mother: Efanda[7]
- Spouse: Olga of Kiev[8]
- Child: Sviatoslav I of Kyiv[9], Uleb Igorevich[10]
- Country of citizenship: Rurik's state[11], Kievan Rus'[12]
- Position held: Grand Prince of Kiev[13], Grand Prince of Novgorod[14]
- Religion or worldview: Slavic religion[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family: Rurikids[17]
- Noble title: Grand Prince of Kiev[18], Grand Prince of Novgorod[19]
- Cause of death: traumatic amputation[20]
- Participated in conflict: Rus'–Byzantine War of 941–944[21]
- Given name: Ihor[22]
- Significant event: Drevlian revolt[23]
- Relative: Oleg of Kiev[24]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[25]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Russian Biographical Dictionary[27], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Old East Slavic[30]
- P14585: 92725[31]
- P14608: 119004593[32]
FAQs
Where did Igor of Kiev die?
Igor of Kiev died in Iskorosten[3].
Who were Igor of Kiev's parents?
Igor of Kiev's father was Rurik[6]. Igor of Kiev's mother was Efanda[7].
Who was Igor of Kiev married to?
Igor of Kiev's spouses include Olga of Kiev[8].
What did Igor of Kiev do for work?
Igor of Kiev worked as a politician[4].