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958
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July 15, 1015
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Saint Volodymyr
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Christianization of Kievan Rus'
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Vladimir I Sviatoslavich
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Vladimir the Great (official name: Vladimir I Sviatoslavich) was born in 958 in Kyiv and was a monarch known for the Christianization of Kievan Rus'. He was a prince and the son of Sviatoslav I of Kiev and Malusha. Vladimir had several children, including Yaroslav the Wise, Sviatopolk I of Kiev, Mstislav of Chernigov, Izyaslav of Polotsk, Maria Dobroniega of Kiev, and Sudislav. Additionally, his relatives included Yaropolk I of Kiev and Oleg of Drelinia.
Vladimir the Great married Rogneda of Polotsk and was the founder of the Church of the Tithes. He passed away on July 15, 1015, in Berestove. Popularly known as Saint Volodymyr, he is an important historical figure in the Christianization process of the Kievan Rus'.
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