Olga of kiev biography of rory
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Olga
Princess of Kyiv Date of Birth: Country: Russia |
Content:
- Princess Olga: A Reign of Vengeance and Legacy
- Vengeful Acts and Establishment of Order
- Progressive Reforms
- Conversion to Christianity
- Saintly Veneration and Legacy
Princess Olga: A Reign of Vengeance and Legacy
Early Life and Ascension to PowerOlga's origins remain shrouded in mystery.
Olga of kiev biography of rory
In , Prince Igor of Kiev brought her as his bride, possibly from Pskov or the Bulgarian city of Pliska. She bore the Viking name Helga.
Upon Igor's untimely demise in , Olga assumed the regency as her young son, Svyatoslav, was too young to rule.
She continued to govern after Svyatoslav's maturity, as his focus remained solely on military conquests.
Vengeful Acts and Establishment of Order
Olga's reign began with brutal vengeance against the Drevlian tribe for their role in Igor's murder.
She had their ambassadors buried alive and burned others to ashes. By cunningly setting the Drevlian capital of Iskoroste