Igor of Kiev

prince of Kiev (877–945)
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Igor of Kiev
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Igor of Kiev

Summary

Igor of Kiev is a human[1]. He was born on 878[2]. He died in Iskorosten[3]. He died on 945[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (524 views/month, #6,777 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Igor of Kiev died in Iskorosten[3].
  • Igor of Kiev was born on 878[2].
  • Igor of Kiev died on 945[4].
  • Burial took place at Kurgan No 2728, Nemyrivka[7].
  • Igor of Kiev's father was Rurik[8].
  • Among Igor of Kiev's spouses was Olga of Kiev[9].
  • A child of Igor of Kiev was Sviatoslav I of Kyiv[10].
  • A child of Igor of Kiev was Uleb Igorevich[11].
  • Igor of Kiev held citizenship in Rurik's state[12].
  • Igor of Kiev held citizenship in Kievan Rus'[13].
  • Igor of Kiev worked as a politician[5].
  • Igor of Kiev held the position of Grand Prince of Kiev[14].
  • Igor of Kiev held the position of Grand Prince of Novgorod[15].
  • Igor of Kiev's religion is recorded as Slavic religion[16].
  • Igor of Kiev is recorded as male[17].
  • Igor of Kiev's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Igor of Kiev's family is recorded as Rurikids[19].
  • Igor of Kiev's noble title is recorded as Grand Prince of Kiev[20].
  • Igor of Kiev's noble title is recorded as Grand Prince of Novgorod[21].
  • Igor of Kiev's Commons category is recorded as Igor I, Prince of Kiev[22].
  • The cause of death was traumatic amputation[23].
  • Igor of Kiev was part of the conflict Rus'–Byzantine War of 941–944[24].
  • Igor of Kiev's given name is recorded as Ihor[25].
  • Igor of Kiev's significant event is recorded as Drevlian revolt[26].
  • Igor of Kiev's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Igor I, Prince of Kiev[27].

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Origins and Family

Igor of Kiev was born on 878[2]. His father was Rurik[8].

Career and Affiliations

Igor of Kiev's professions included politician[5]. Positions held include Grand Prince of Kiev[14], a noble title[28], in Principality of Kyiv[29] and Grand Prince of Novgorod[15], a noble title[30], in Novgorod Republic[31].

Personal Life

Among Igor of Kiev's spouses was Olga of Kiev[9]. Children include Sviatoslav I of Kyiv[10], a diplomat[32], 0942–0972[33], of Kievan Rus'[34] and Uleb Igorevich[11]. His religion is recorded as Slavic religion[16].

Death and Burial

Igor of Kiev died on 945[4]. He died in Iskorosten[3]. The cause of death was traumatic amputation[23]. Burial took place at Kurgan No 2728, Nemyrivka[7].

Why It Matters

Igor of Kiev ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (524 views/month, #6,777 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

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[8].

Who was Igor of Kiev married to?

Igor of Kiev's spouses include Olga of Kiev[9].

What did Igor of Kiev do for work?

Igor of Kiev worked as politician[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Q25865496. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q25865496. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Q25865496. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] . Q25865496. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Father Rurik
    Place of death Iskorosten
    Enciclopedia galega universal id 136673
    Described by source Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Russian Biographical Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +1
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