In today's article we will explore the fascinating world of Zbyslava of Kiev, a topic that has captured society's attention for a long time. Whether due to its impact on history, its relevance today or its future potential, Zbyslava of Kiev has generated constant interest in different areas and has been the subject of numerous debates and studies. Throughout this article, we will try to analyze different aspects related to Zbyslava of Kiev, from its origin to its possible implications in the future, with the aim of offering a comprehensive vision of this exciting topic.
Zbyslava of Kiev | |
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Duchess consort of Poland | |
Reign | 1102–1114 |
Born | c. 1085/90 |
Died | c. 1114 |
Spouse | Bolesław III Wrymouth |
Issue | Władysław II the Exile Judith, Princess of Murom |
Dynasty | Volodimerovichi |
Father | Sviatopolk II of Kiev |
Mother | Premyslid princess |
Zbyslava of Kiev (Polish: Zbysława kijowska, Russian: Сбыслава Святополковна, Ukrainian: Збислава Святополківна; c. 1085/90 – c. 1114), was a Kievan Rus' princess, member of the Volodimerovichi family, and by marriage Duchess of Poland.She was the daughter of Sviatopolk II, Grand Prince of Kiev by his first wife, whom according to some historians was a Premyslid princess.
During his fight against his half-brother Zbigniew, the Junior Duke of Poland, Bolesław III Wrymouth, allied himself with Kievan Rus' and Hungary. In order to seal his alliance with the Grand Prince of Kiev, Bolesław III was betrothed to his eldest daughter Zbyslava. The Primary Chronicle names Zbyslava, daughter of Svyatopolk when recording that she was taken to Poland on 16 November 1102 to marry Bolesław III. Thus, the marriage took place between that date or in early 1103. They had only one known son, the future Władysław II the Exile, born in 1105, and a daughter (perhaps named Judith), born around 1111 and later wife of Vsevolod Davidovich, Prince of Murom.
Her date of death is uncertain, however, a wide scientific discussion over the death of Zbyslava was presented in the work of Karol Kollinger. One year later (in 1115), Bolesław III married Salomea, daughter of Henry, Count of Berg-Schelklingen.