Daniel of Galicia

Prince of Galicia and King of Ruthenia, a key figure in Rurikid revival.

Chronology: 1201 – 1264

Origins & Early Life

Daniel Romanovich (1201–1266) was Prince of Galicia (1205–1207; 1211–1212; 1230–1232; 1233–1234; 1238–1266), Volhynia (1205–1208; 1215–1238), Grand Prince of Kiev (1240), and King of Ruthenia (1253–1266). He was the son of Roman Mstislavich of Volhynia and Anne-Euphrosyne, the daughter of Byzantine emperor Isaac II Angelos. Under Daniel's long rule the Romanovichi branch of Rurikids restored control over Galicia, and the reunited principality rose to become a prominent power, eventually being elevated to the status of a kingdom. Daniel's rule managed to withstand the Mongol invasions, making him a defining personality in the latter period of the existence of Kievan Rus' following the decline of Kiev.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

The Galician-Volhynian Chronicle praised Daniel as an exemplary ruler, brave warrior and wise statesman, whose qualities as a monarch made him second only to Solomon. == Biography == === Early life and reign === Daniel's father, Roman the Great, united the principalities of Galicia and Volhynia in 1199. After his death in 1205, the boyars of Galicia forced the four-year-old Daniel into exile with his mother Anna-Euphrosyne and younger Vasylko Romanovich. Daniel's cousin, Alexander of Belz...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

Source: Wikipedia