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Siege of Kiev (1036)
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1036Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationUkraineNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
ParticipantsPechenegsWikidata P710
Coordinates50.4500, 30.5236Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Siege of Kiev was conducted by Pecheneg Khanate against the capital of the Kievan Rus' defended by Prince Yaroslav the Wise, which took place in 1036. It ended in a crushing defeat for Pechenegs, which led to their annihilation.

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Location

50.4500, 30.5236 · Ukraine

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