Maria Mikhailovna of Chernigov (1212-1271), was a Princess of Rostov by marriage to Prince
Vasilko Konstantinovich
Vasilko Konstantinovich (russian: Василько Константинович; 7 December 1209, in Rostov – 4 March 1238, in Sherensky forest) was the first Prince of Rostov. He was the son of Konstantin of Rostov, and the spouse of Maria ...
of Rostov, and regent of Rostov during the minority of her son Prince Boris Vasilkovich of Rostov.
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Women in Russian History: From the Tenth to the Twentieth Century
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She was the daughter of Prince
Saint Michael of Chernigov. In 1238, her spouse died in the Battle of the River Sit against
Batu Khan
Batu Khan ( – 1255),, ''Bat haan'', tt-Cyrl, Бату хан; ; russian: хан Баты́й was a Mongol ruler and founder of the Golden Horde, a constituent of the Mongol Empire. Batu was a son of Jochi, thus a grandson of Genghis Khan. ...
during the Mongol invasion. She became regent and guardian of her son Boris during his minority. She is described as well educated and a wise regent.
She is foremost known for her chronicle, which is a valuable source about 13th-century Rostov.
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1271 deaths
13th-century Rus' women
Kievan Rus' princesses
13th-century women rulers
Orthodox Christian Chroniclers
13th-century women writers
1212 births