Kingdom of Galicia–Volhynia
Ukraine, 1199–1349. Draft, not yet reviewed
The Kingdom of Galicia–Volhynia was a medieval state in Eastern Europe which existed from 1199 to 1349. Roman the Great united the principalities of Galicia and Volhynia at the turn of the 13th century. Prince Daniel of Galicia and other princes of Rus' pledged allegiance to Batu Khan of the Golden Horde in 1246. In 1253 Daniel was crowned King of Ruthenia by the Pope in an attempt to create an anti-Mongol alliance.
Seat of power: Halych
No rulers documented for this era yet.
Culture
- In Roman's time Galicia–Volhynia's principal cities were Halych and Volodymyr.
- Daniel founded the towns of Lviv and Kholm, naming the former for his son, and fortified many others.
- After meeting with Batu Khan in 1246, Daniel reorganized his army along Mongol lines and equipped it with Mongolian weapons, although Daniel himself maintained the traditional attire of a Rus' prince.
Picture
The Galician-Volhynian Chronicle praised Daniel as an exemplary ruler, brave warrior and wise statesman.
Image: Anonymous Russian manuscript illuminators, 1560-1570s Facial Chronicle (Illustrated Chronicle of Ivan the Terrible) (..., Public domain, file
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Sources
- Kingdom of Galicia–Volhynia (Wikipedia)
- Kingdom of Galicia–Volhynia (Wikidata)
- About the picture (Wikipedia)
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