# Yaroslav II - Grand Prince of Vladimir

URL: https://history-russia.com/rulers/yaroslav-ii
Reign: 1238 - 1246
Born-Died: 1191 - 1246
Dynasty: Rurikids of Vladimir
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaroslav_II_of_Vladimir

Yaroslav became grand prince after the Mongol sack of Vladimir and was the first Rus' prince to receive his title from Batu Khan. He died after a journey to Karakorum.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Konstantin of Rostov](https://history-russia.com/rulers/konstantin-of-rostov)
- Succeeded by: [Sviatoslav III](https://history-russia.com/rulers/sviatoslav-iii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1238 - [Battle of the Sit River](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1238-battle-of-the-sit-river)
- 1238 - [Siege of Kozelsk](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1238-siege-of-kozelsk)
- 1240 - [Battle of the Neva](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1240-battle-of-the-neva)
- 1240 - [Fall of Kiev](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1240-fall-of-kiev)
- 1242 - [Battle on the Ice](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1242-battle-on-the-ice)
- 1243 - [The Golden Horde and the yarlyk](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1243-the-golden-horde-and-the-yarlyk)