# Vladimir II Monomakh - Grand Prince of Kiev

URL: https://history-russia.com/rulers/vladimir-ii-monomakh
Reign: 1113 - 1125
Born-Died: 1053 - 1125
Dynasty: Rurikids of Kievan Rus’
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_II_Monomakh

Vladimir Monomakh, grandson of the Byzantine emperor Constantine IX, was invited to Kiev after the uprising of 1113. He restored order, curbed usury and left the famous 'Instruction' to his sons.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Sviatopolk II](https://history-russia.com/rulers/sviatopolk-ii)
- Succeeded by: [Mstislav the Great](https://history-russia.com/rulers/mstislav-the-great)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1113 - [Vladimir Monomakh in Kiev](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1113-vladimir-monomakh-in-kiev)