Igor of Kiev
prince of Kiev (877–945)
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Summary
Igor of Kiev was born on 878[1]. He died on 945[2] in Iskorosten[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,989 views/month, #6,777 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kurgan No 2728, Nemyrivka[6]
- Father: Rurik[7]
- Mother: Efanda[8]
- Spouse: Olga of Kiev[9]
- Child: Sviatoslav I of Kyiv[10], Uleb Igorevich[11]
- Country of citizenship: Rurik's state[12], Kievan Rus'[13]
- Position held: Grand Prince of Kiev[14], Grand Prince of Novgorod[15]
- Religion or worldview: Slavic religion[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family: Rurikids[18]
- Noble title: Grand Prince of Kiev[19], Grand Prince of Novgorod[20]
- Commons category: Igor I, Prince of Kiev[21]
- Cause of death: traumatic amputation[22]
- Participated in conflict: Rus'–Byzantine War of 941–944[23]
- Given name: Ihor[24]
- Significant event: Drevlian revolt[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Igor I, Prince of Kiev[26]
- Relative: Oleg of Kiev[27]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[28]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Russian Biographical Dictionary[30], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Old East Slavic[33]
- P14585: 92725[34]
- P14608: 119004593[35]
Why It Matters
Igor of Kiev has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
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[7]. Igor of Kiev's mother was Efanda[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 a politician[4].