VLADIMIR I
c.950 - 1015 Russian Ruler Saint Vladimir I created a united Russian state and introduced Christianity as a state religion. Vladimir, son of the prince of Kiev, became ruler of Kiev and Novgorod. He consolidated the Russian lands from the Ukraine to the Baltic. Vladimir aided the Byzantine emperor to fight a rebellion in exchange for the emperor's sister in marriage. He also consented to become a Christian, after which he ordered the Christian conversion of Kiev and Novgorod.

JARASLAV- 1019-1054. Ruler of Gårdarike (present Russia), resided in Koenugård (Kiev) and Holmgård (Hólmgardr, Novgorod). Jaroslav was the son of Vladimir the Great. After lengthy struggles about the throne against his brothers he came into possession of the throne in Kiev and became accepted as king of the largest part of Russia. He had lively relations with several royal houses in Scandinavia and in other countries. He got married with Ingegärd, the daughter of the Swedish king Olof Skötkonung. Jaroslav´s oldest daughter Elisavjeta (Ellisiv), was married to the Norwegian king Harald Hardrádi.

PUBLISHED DATE	1884 PARIS
ARTIST	DE LA CHARLERIE
ENGRAVED BY	PANNEMAKER
PUBLISHER	THOMAS DE LAMOTTE SAINTE-MARTIN
PAGE SIZE: approx	14 3/4 INCHES x 10 1/2 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE: approx	7 X 6 1/2 INCHES
CONDITION	INTEXT ENGRAVING with TEXT on the back . Excellent condition. Heavier paper.Suitable ageing. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail.