Jaroslav Yaroslav II of Kiev

Background

He was the son of Iziaslav II of Kiev and the brother of Mstislav II of Kiev.

Career

After the murder of Andrey Bogolyubsky, Yaroslav"s relatives managed to maneuver him into the Kievan throne. Ingvar Yaroslavich (?-1220), prince of Lutsk (1180-1220), Great Prince of Kiev (1201-1202, 1203, 1204)

Vsevolod Yaroslavich (?-1209)

Izyaslav Yaroslavich (?-1195)

Mstyslav the Mute (?-1226)

Ivan, prince of Lutsk and Chartoryisk.

Achievements

• He contended with a senior relative, Sviatoslav Vsevolodivich, for over two years before Sviatoslav eventually won power for himself and became the uncontested ruler of Kiev.