# Iziaslav I - Grand Prince of Kiev

URL: https://history-russia.com/rulers/iziaslav-i
Reign: 1054 - 1078 (with interruptions)
Born-Died: 1024 - 1078
Dynasty: Rurikids of Kievan Rus’
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iziaslav_I_of_Kiev

Iziaslav was the eldest surviving son of Yaroslav. He was twice expelled from Kiev, in 1068 by a popular uprising and in 1073 by his brothers, and was killed in battle in 1078.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Yaroslav the Wise](https://history-russia.com/rulers/yaroslav-the-wise)
- Succeeded by: [Sviatoslav II](https://history-russia.com/rulers/sviatoslav-ii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1054 - [Death of Yaroslav the Wise](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1054-death-of-yaroslav-the-wise)
- 1068 - [Cuman victory on the Alta](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1068-cuman-victory-on-the-alta)