Andrei I Bogolyubsky
Prince Andrei I of Vladimir, known as Andrey Bogolyubsky (c 1111-1174), a prince of Vladimir-Suzdal. He tried to unite Rus lands under his authority. Basing himself in Vladimir, he constructed the Assumption Cathedral and other churches and monasteries. A plot against him resulted in his murder by twenty disgruntled retainers. He was later declared a saint. ~~
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10289793
Media ID
46071178
Size
3891px x 5895px
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Credit
Mary Evans / John Massey Stewart Collection
Source
Illustration by Ivan Bilibin on a French postcard
Date
12th century
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