Roman I of Kiev

Roman Rostislavich (Ukrainian and Russian: Роман Ростиславич; died 1180) was Prince of Smolensk (1160–1172; 1177–1180), Grand Prince of Kiev (1171–1173; 1175–1177), and Prince of Novgorod (1178–1179). He was the son of Rostislav Mstislavich.

Temporarily installed as grand prince of Kiev in July 1171, he was quickly replaced by Andrey Bogolyubsky's brother, Mikhail of Vladimir.[1]

He had a son: Mstislav III of Kiev.

References

1. Pelenski 1988, p. 776.

Bibliography

• Pelenski, Jaroslaw (1988). "The Contest for the "Kievan Succession" (1155–1175): The Religious-Ecclesiastical Dimension". Harvard Ukrainian Studies. 12/13: 761–780. JSTOR 41036344. Proceedings of the International Congress Commemorating the Millennium of Christianity in Rus'-Ukraine (1988/1989).

Succession

Roman Rostislavich Rostislavichi of Smolensk  Died: 1180
Regnal titles
Preceded by Rostislav Mstislavich	Prince of Smolensk 1160–1172	Succeeded by Iaropolk Romanovich
Preceded by Mstislav Rostislavich "The Brave"	Prince of Smolensk 1177–1180	Succeeded by Davyd Rostislavich
Preceded by Iaropolk Rostislavich	Prince of Novgorod 1178–1179	Succeeded by Mstislav Rostislavich "The Brave"
Preceded by Mikhail I	Grand Prince of Kiev 1171–1173	Succeeded by Vsevolod III
Preceded by Yaroslav II	Grand Prince of Kiev 1175–1177	Succeeded by Sviatoslav III