Roman Mikhailovich Explained

Roman Mikhailovich
Succession:Prince of Chernigov (probably)
Reign1:1246/7 – after 1288
Predecessor1:Michael of Chernigov
Successor1:Oleg IV Romanovich
House:Olgovichi
Father:Michael of Chernigov
Mother:Elena Romanovna

Roman Mikhailovich the Old[1] (1218 – after 1288)[1] was a Rus' prince of the Olgovichi clan. He was Prince of Bryansk (1246 – after 1288), and probably also Prince of Chernigov (1246/7 – after 1288), although most primary sources only mention him as Prince of Bryansk.[1]

Roman was the second son of Mikhail Vsevolodovich of Chernigov (who later became prince of Chernigov, and grand prince of Kiev) by his wife, Elena Romanovna[1] (or Maria Romanovna), a daughter of prince Roman Mstislavich of Halych. His mother most likely persuaded her husband to name their second son after her father.[1] Around 1243, Roman’s elder brother, Rostislav Mikhailovich was disowned by their father when he decided to stay in Hungary.[1]

Marriage and children

Anna[1] [2]

Bibliography

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Literature

Notes and References

  1. Book: Dimnik, Martin . The Dynasty of Chernigov - 1146-1246.
  2. According to the account of the Uspenskiy Svenskiy Monastery, however, his wife was named Anastasia; perhaps Anastasia was the name of his second wife; Dimnik, Martin op. cit. p. 376.