Olga of Kiev

princess of Kiev, Orthodox saint (c. 890–925)
Person human Q193198
Olga of Kiev
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Olga of Kiev

Summary

Olga of Kiev is a human[1]. Born in Pskov[2], she… she was born on 890[3]. She died in Kyiv[4]. She died on July 11, 969[5]. She worked as a regent[6] and knyaginya[7]. She has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Olga of Kiev was born in Pskov[2].
  • Born in Plisnesko Hill Fort[9], Olga of Kiev…
  • Olga of Kiev's place of birth was Plyskiv[10].
  • Olga of Kiev passed away in Kyiv[4].
  • Olga of Kiev was born on 890[3].
  • Olga of Kiev died on July 11, 969[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of the Tithes[11].
  • Olga of Kiev was married to Igor of Kiev[12].
  • A child of Olga of Kiev was Sviatoslav I of Kyiv[13].
  • A child of Olga of Kiev was Uleb Igorevich[14].
  • Olga of Kiev's professions included regent[6].
  • Olga of Kiev's professions included knyaginya[7].
  • Olga of Kiev held the position of regent[15].
  • Olga of Kiev's religion is recorded as Slavic religion[16].
  • Olga of Kiev's religion is recorded as Christianity[17].
  • Olga of Kiev is recorded as female[18].
  • Olga of Kiev's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Olga of Kiev's family is recorded as Rurikids[20].
  • Olga of Kiev's family is recorded as Krum's dynasty[21].
  • Olga of Kiev's family is recorded as Kyi dynasty[22].
  • Olga of Kiev's noble title is recorded as Fürstin[23].
  • Olga of Kiev's Commons category is recorded as Olga, Grand Princess of Kyiv[24].
  • Olga of Kiev's canonization status is recorded as equal-to-apostles[25].
  • Olga of Kiev's canonization status is recorded as canonized saint[26].
  • Olga of Kiev's given name is recorded as Olga[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Pskov[2], an urban okrug in Russia[28], in Russia[29], founded in 0903[30]; Plisnesko Hill Fort[9], an ancient city[31], in Ukraine[32], founded in 0800[33]; and Plyskiv[10], a village of Ukraine[34], in Ukraine[35], founded in 1391[36]. Olga of Kiev was born on 890[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include regent[6] and knyaginya[7]. Olga of Kiev held the position of regent[15].

Personal Life

Among Olga of Kiev's spouses was Igor of Kiev[12]. Children include Sviatoslav I of Kyiv[13], a diplomat[37], 0942–0972[38], of Kievan Rus'[39] and Uleb Igorevich[14]. Religious affiliations include Slavic religion[16], an ethnic religion[40] and Christianity[17], a major religious group[41], founded in 0033[42].

Death and Burial

Olga of Kiev died on July 11, 969[5]. She died in Kyiv[4]. Burial took place at Church of the Tithes[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Olga of Kiev include Pskov Airport[43], an airport[44], in Russia[45]; Church of Saint Olga in Łódź[46], a church building[47], in Poland[48]; Orthodox church of Saint Olga in Františkovy Lázně[49], an Eastern Orthodox church building[50], in Czech Republic[51], founded in 1887[52]; Order of Princess Olha[53], an order[54], in Ukraine[55], founded in 1997[56]; and Order of Saint Olga[57], an order[58], in Russia[59], founded in 1913[60].

Why It Matters

Olga of Kiev has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] She is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

Entities named for her include Pskov Airport[43], an airport[44], in Russia[45]; Church of Saint Olga in Łódź[46], a church building[47], in Poland[48]; Orthodox church of Saint Olga in Františkovy Lázně[49], an Eastern Orthodox church building[50], in Czech Republic[51], founded in 1887[52]; Order of Princess Olha[53], an order[54], in Ukraine[55], founded in 1997[56]; and Order of Saint Olga[57], an order[58], in Russia[59], founded in 1913[60].

FAQs

Where was Olga of Kiev born?

Olga of Kiev was born in Pskov[2].

Where did Olga of Kiev die?

Olga of Kiev died in Kyiv[4].

Who was Olga of Kiev married to?

Olga of Kiev's spouses include Igor of Kiev[12].

What did Olga of Kiev do for work?

Olga of Kiev worked as regent[6] and knyaginya[7].

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  6. [12] . Q25865496. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . Q24465685. wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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