Maria of Chernigov explained

Maria Mikhailovna of Chernigov (1212-1271), was a historian, a Princess of Rostov by marriage to Prince Vasilko Konstantinovich of Rostov, and regent of Rostov during the minority of her son Prince Boris Vasilkovich of Rostov.[1]

Both her father and her husband were killed by the forces of Batu Khan.[2] She was the daughter of Prince Saint Michael of Chernigov. In 1238, her spouse died in the Battle of the River Sit against Batu Khan during the Mongol invasion.[3] She became regent and guardian of her son Boris during his minority. She is described as well educated and a wise regent.[1]

She is best known for her work as an author and historian, who commissioned - and possibly assisted in writing - works chronicling contemporary events and people. Her chronicle is an invaluable source about 13th-century Rostov and Russia as a whole.[1]

References

  1. Book: Pushkareva, Natalia . Women in Russian History: From the Tenth to the Twentieth Century . 1997-03-03 . M.E. Sharpe . 978-0-7656-3270-8 . en.
  2. Book: Riha, Thomas . Readings in Russian Civilization Volume I: Russia before Peter the Great, 900-1700 . 2009-02-15 . University of Chicago Press . 978-0-226-71843-9 . en.
  3. Book: Solovʹev, Sergeĭ Mikhaĭlovich . History of Russia: Russian society, 1389-1425 . 1976 . Academic International Press . 978-0-87569-066-7 . en.