Yuri I Olelkovich Explained

Yuri Olelkovich
Succession:Prince of Kopyl and Slutsk
Reign:1503–1542
Predecessor:Simeon Mikhailovich Slutsky
Successor:Simeon Yuryevich
Noble Family:Olelkovich
Father:Simeon Mikhailovich Slutsky

Yuri Simeonovich (– 17 April 1542) was the prince of Kopyl and Slutsk from 1503 until his death in 1542. He was from the Olelkovich family of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and was a son of Simeon Mikhailovich Slutsky.

Life

Yury was born .[1] He became the prince of Kopyl and Slutsk in 1503 after his father Simeon died. He was an influential member of the Lithuanian Council of Lords.[1]

In about 1531, Simeon married Elena from the Radziwiłł family.

Yury died on 17 April 1542 and was succeeded by his son Simeon as prince.[2]

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jerzy Semenowicz Olelkowicz, Encyklopedia PWN: źródło wiarygodnej i rzetelnej wiedzy . encyklopedia.pwn.pl . pl.
  2. Book: Voitovych . Leontii . Князівські династії Східної Європи . 2000 . 966-02-1683-1 . 645 . Ін-т українознавства ім. І. Крипьякевича НАН України . uk.