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Dir

Prince of Kiev

PersonhumanQ1958512

Born: 9th century
Died: 882
Place of death: Kyiv
Occupation: monarch
Positions held: Grand Prince of Kiev(until 0882)
Languages spoken, written or signed: Old East Slavic

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Askold and Dir, mentioned in both the Primary Chronicle and the Younger Redaction of the Novgorod First Chronicle, are the earliest recorded Varangian rulers of Kiev. There has been controversy over what these records mean for the historicity, origins, status and identity of Askold and Dir.

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Sex or gender: male
Place of burial: Askold's Grave
Noble title: knyaz
Partner in business or sport: Askold affiliation: Askold and Dir
Manner of death: homicide
Member of: Askold and Dir

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