Vladimir of Murom

Who he is

Name

Vladimir Yuryevich

Title

Prince of Murom

Since

the 1170s (after 1174), not pinned

Born

not pinned

Family

Son of Yuri Vladimirovich of Murom (prince 1161-1174). Brothers David and Igor. His own children are not pinned.

Confidence

high

en.wikipedia Principality of Murom; Ilovaisky 1858 pp. 78-79, 86

Overlord

Vsevolod III of Vladimir, in practice

What it holds

• Murom with the lower Oka land

How it was acquired

Succession to his father in the 1170s.

Allies and rivals

Vsevolod III (master); the Ryazan princes (kin); the Mordvins and the Bulgars (neighbours).

How things stand that morning

Rules Murom; follows Vsevolod III.

Wealth

The Oka trade, forest goods, the princely domain round Murom.

Military

His retinue and the Murom host; the Murom fort.

Threats

• Mordvin raids
• Bulgar reprisals

What the year holds

What happened next, if nothing in play changes it. Each event carries what it depends on and what would stop it.

1. 1203 (after this year)Dies; succeeded by his brother David.Depends on: natural death Stopped by: nothing in play that changes his health

Places of note

• Murom: his seat

Where the sources disagree

Evidence: Few chronicle notices; the dates come from the princely lists.

On the map: The core round Murom; the whole principality is drawn in the realm record.

Primary sources for Murom

Chronicles, registers, sagas and inscriptions written in or near 1200 that cover this entry. Each has its own page with editions, translations and where to read it.

• The Laurentian Chronicle (the Suzdal continuation kept in the late 12th and 13th centuries; manuscript 1377). The court record of Vsevolod III of Vladimir. Read online