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Vladimir Monomakh (Влади́мир Монома́х, 1053May 19, 1125) was the Grand Duke ( Velikii Kniaz) of Kievan Rus' from 1113 to 1125.

He was the son of Vsevolod Yaroslavich and (allegedly) a daughter of Constantine Monomachos.

He was married to Gyda of Wessex , daughter of Harold II of England and Ealdgyth Swan-neck .

Among his accomplishments were the initiation of the Liubech congress of princes in 1097, and the Dolobske council of princes in 1103. He also made a number of social reforms.

Monomakh is buried in the Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.

Preceded by:
Sviatopolk II

Rulers of Kievan Rus

Succeeded by:
MstislavMstislav Vladimirovich the Great in Russian) ( June 1, 1076 — April 14, 1132), Grand Prince of Kiev ( 1125-1132), eldest son of Vladimir Monomakh. Preceded by: Vladimir Monomakh Rulers of Kievan Rus Succeeded by: Yaropolk II.

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