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Also Known As Vladimir Veliky • Vladimir the Great • Vladimir Svyatoslavich • Saint Vladimir • Volodymyr Sviatoslavych • Svyatoy Vladimir
Born c.956 • Kyiv • Ukraine
Died July 15, 1015 • Ukraine
House / Dynasty Rurik dynasty
Notable Family Members father Svyatoslav I • son Yaroslav the Wise

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