Saint Vladimir "The Great" , Grand Prince of Kiev ^{1 2 3 4 5 6}

  Noted events in his life were:

• Political: Became ruler of Novgorod but forced to flee to Scandinavia, 972. ⁴

• Political: Ably defended Russia against its eastern neighbors. ⁴

• Political: Established relations with European rulers. ⁴

• Canonized: Declared a saint after his death. ⁴

• Religion: 1st Prince of Kiev who became a Christian, married Anna as a result, 988. ⁴

• Religion: Responsible for establishing of Christianity in Russia. ⁴

• Title: Grand Duke in Kiev. ⁴

• Religion: Born a pagan of Viking origin, 960. ⁴

• Political: Founded cities, built churches, schools, and libraries. ⁴

• Political: Promoted trade, established relations with the pope. ⁴

Vladimir married Rogneda of Polotsk, daughter of Rogvolod , Prince of Polotsk, about 977 in Polotsk, Byelorussia.^{1 2 3 4} (Rogneda of Polotsk was born in 962 in Polotsk, Byelorussia ⁴ and died in 1002 ⁴.)

Vladimir next married in 988.^{1 4}