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     Igor I, Grand Duke of Kiev Igor ruled as Grand Duke of Kiev from 912 to 945. Igor was assassinated for exhorting large sums from his subjects to pay for his campaigns against the Byzantines. Olga became regent of the grand principality of Kiev in the period 945 to 955 until her son Svyatoslav reached majority (age 13.) He was born circa 875 at Novgorod, Russia. He was born in 877 at Novgorod, Russia. He was the son of Ryurik Grand Duke of Novgorod and Efenda Grand Dutchess of Novgorod. Igor I, Grand Duke of Kiev married Olga Grand Dutchess of Kiev in 903 at Pskov, Russia. Igor I, Grand Duke of Kiev died in 945 at Kiev, Ukraine. He died in 947.

     Olga Grand Dutchess of Kiev After the assassination of Igor, Olga became regent of the grand principality of Kiev in the period 945 to 955 until her son Svyatoslav reached majority (age 13). She hunted down Igor's murderers and had them scalded to death. About 955-957 she became an Orthodox Christian and shortly afterwards ushered in the new era in Byzantine-Kiev relations by visiting Constaninople. There she was baptized (or re-baptized), taking as her Christian name 'Helena' in honor of the Byzantine empress. It was through her efforts and those of her grandson Vladimir that Christianity was brought to Russia. She was canonized by the Orthodox Church. Her feast day is July 11. Olga Grand Dutchess of Kiev was also known as Saint Olga. She was born circa 881 at Pskov, Russia. She married Igor I, Grand Duke of Kiev, son of Ryurik Grand Duke of Novgorod and Efenda Grand Dutchess of Novgorod, in 903 at Pskov, Russia. Olga Grand Dutchess of Kiev died on 11 July 969 at Kiev, Ukraine.

     Ryurik Grand Duke of Novgorod Ryurik of Novgorod, Grand Duke of Kiev, ruled 862-879. Ryurik was probably a Danish Viking. He was succeeded by his nephew Oleg, who was, like Ryurik, a semi-legendary personage, who freed the Eastern Slavs from the rule of the Khazars, a powerful Turkik stock. Oleg concluded a treaty with the Byzantine Empire and ruled 879-912. He was born circa 830 at Novgorod, Russia. He married Efenda Grand Dutchess of Novgorod in 876 at Novgorod, Russia. Ryurik Grand Duke of Novgorod died in 879.

     Efenda Grand Dutchess of Novgorod was also known as Edvina. She was born circa 850 at Novgorod, Russia. She married Ryurik Grand Duke of Novgorod in 876 at Novgorod, Russia.

     Rognwald Count of Polotsk was also known as Rogvolod Count of Polotsk. He was born circa 936. He married an unknown person circa 961.

     Mieceslas Prince of the Obotrites was born in 919 at Sweden. He was the son of Mistui II, Christian Prince of the Obotrites. Mieceslas Prince of the Obotrites died in 999.

     Sophia was born before 921 at Sweden.

     Mistui II, Christian Prince of the Obotrites was born before 893 at Sweden.

     Murchadh King of Leinster was born circa 1025 at Ireland. He was the son of Dermot King of Leinster and Dearbhforghaill of Leinster. Murchadh King of Leinster died in 1090.

     Darbforgaill of Leinster was born circa 1030 at Ireland.

     Dermot King of Leinster was born circa 995 at Ireland.

     Dearbhforghaill of Leinster was born circa 1000 at Ireland. She was the daughter of Morough O'Brien King of Leinster. Dearbhforghaill of Leinster died in 1080.

     Morough O'Brien King of Leinster was born circa 975 at Ireland. He was the son of Brian Boroimhe King of Ireland.

     Brian Boroimhe King of Ireland was born circa 941 at Ireland. He was the son of Ceinnedigh. Brian Boroimhe King of Ireland died in 1013.

     Ceinnedigh was born circa 900 at Ireland.

     Muireadhach King of Leinster was born circa 770 at Ireland. He was the son of Bran King of Ireland. Muireadhach King of Leinster died in 813.

     Bran King of Ireland was born circa 740 at Ireland. He was the son of Muireadhach King of Leinster. Bran King of Ireland died in 795.

     Muireadhach King of Leinster was born circa 710 at Ireland. He was the son of Murchad King of Leinster. Muireadhach King of Leinster died in 755.

     Murchad King of Leinster was born circa 670 at Ireland. He was the son of Bran 'Muit', King of Leinster. Murchad King of Leinster died in 726.

     Bran 'Muit', King of Leinster was born circa 640 at Ireland. He was the son of Conal. Bran 'Muit', King of Leinster died in 689.

     Conal was born circa 600 at Ireland. He was the son of Faelan King of Leinster and Huaisle Queen of Leinster.

     Faelan King of Leinster was born circa 570 at Ireland. He was the son of Colman King of Leinster. Faelan King of Leinster died in 663.

     Huaisle Queen of Leinster was born in 570 at Meath, Ireland.

     Colman King of Leinster was born circa 530 at Ireland. He was the son of Cairbre King of Leinster. Colman King of Leinster died in 576.

     Cairbre King of Leinster was born circa 500 at Ireland. He was the son of Cormac King of Leinster. Cairbre King of Leinster died in 567.

     Cormac King of Leinster was born circa 460 at Ireland. He was the son of Lillal King of Leinster. Cormac King of Leinster died in 546.

     Catherine Flossing was born in 1893 at Fenelton, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ She married William Daniel Double, son of Daniel Prushie Double and Eva Jane Stevenson.¹

     Castellan de Gand Henry was born circa 1005 at Bourboucy, France.

     Sibilla Manasses was born circa 1005 at Bourboucy, France.

     Alphonso Count of Ghesnes was born circa 1000 at Hedingham, Essex, England.