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Oleg the Wise

Prince of Kiev

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Oleg, also known as Oleg the Wise, was a Varangian prince of the Rus' who became prince of Kiev, and laid the foundations of the Kievan Rus' state.

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Born
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Died
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Place of death
Kyiv wd
Citizenship
Kievan Rus' wd
Occupation
regent wd

Positions held wd

  • Grand Prince of Kiev (0882–0912)
  • regent (0879–0912)

Questions

When was Oleg the Wise born?
Oleg the Wise was born on 845.
What positions has Oleg the Wise held?
Positions held by Oleg the Wise include: Grand Prince of Kiev (0882–0912); regent (0879–0912).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Oleg the Wise · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q6131983 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Приношение князю Олегу дани покоренными народами.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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"Oleg the Wise". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/oleg-the-wise. Retrieved 15 November 2026.

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