Andrey Bogolyubsky Saint
Andrey I Yuryevich, commonly known under his sobriquet Andrey Bogolyubsky (Russian: Андрей Боголюбский, "Andrey the God-Loving") (c. 1111 – June 28, 1174) was Grand prince of Vladimir-Suzdal from 1157 till his death. His reign saw a complete decline of Kiev's rule over northeastern Rus, and rise of Vladimir as the new capital city. Andrei was known in the West as Scythian Caesar, and is beatified as a saint in Russian Orthodox Church.
Personal facts
Birth date | January 01, 1111 |
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Date of death | January 01, 1174 |