Halych-Volhynia occupation: Map & History
The Kingdom of Galicia–Volhynia, known as the Principality of Galicia–Volhynia before 1253, and also known as the Kingdom of Ruthenia or Kingdom of Rus', was a medieval state in Eastern Europe which existed from 1199 to 1349.
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The Kingdom of Galicia–Volhynia, known as the Principality of Galicia–Volhynia before 1253, and also known as the Kingdom of Ruthenia or Kingdom of Rus', was a medieval state in Eastern Europe which existed from 1199 to 1349. Its territory was predominantly located in modern-day Ukraine, with parts in Belarus, Poland, Romania, Moldova, and Lithuania. Along with Novgorod and Vladimir-Suzdal, it was one of the three most important powers to emerge from the collapse of Kievan Rus'.
Modern Countries Once Part of Halych-Volhynia occupation
At its mapped extent, Halych-Volhynia occupation covered territory in 4 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
- Moldova1056–1240 CE · nearly all
- Romania1066–1240 CE · a large part
- Ukraine1056–1240 CE · a large part
- Russia1206–1240 CE · a small part
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Halych-Volhynia occupation's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Halych-Volhynia occupation in Depth
History
The Principality of Volhynia may have emerged as early as the late 10th century, with Vsevolod, a son of Vladimir I of Kiev, mentioned as a prince of the city of Volodymyr. Igor Yaroslavich reportedly briefly reigned as the prince of Volodymyr in the 1050s. Iaroslav Sviatopolkovich (r. 1100–1118) was the only prince in Kievan Rus' to oppose Vladimir II Monomakh's reign on the grounds of agnatic seniority, but after Vladimir ousted him in 1118, his Monomakhovichi descendants established a local dynastic branch. Roman Mstislavich, the great-great-grandson of Monomakh, inherited the throne of Volhynia in 1170.
The Principality of Galicia was formed in the years 1124–1144 by Vladimirko Volodarovich's unification of the principalities of Zvenyhorod, Peremyshl, and Terebovlia.
Economy and culture
The economy of Galicia–Volhynia was predominantly a subsistence economy. It was based on agriculture, which was based on self-sufficient lands: the dvoryshche (Ukrainian: дворище). These were rural agricultural communities, owned and run by a group of related families (remnants of the earlier clan system), comparable to the zadrugas amongst the South Slavs. These economic units had their own arable land, hayfields, meadows, forests, foraging grounds and fish lakes. The main agricultural crops were oats and rye, less so wheat and barley. In addition, animal husbandry was developed, primarily horse breeding, as well as sheep breeding and pig breeding. Important components of the economy were foraging: animal hunting, honey hunting, and fishing.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Kingdom of Galicia–Volhynia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Halych-Volhynia occupation: Key Facts
| Capitals | Halych, Chełm, Lviv, Volodymyr |
|---|---|
| Official language | Old East Slavic |
| Religion | Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Form of government | monarchy |
| Founded | 1199 |
| Dissolved | 1349 |
Facts from Wikidata Q239502 (CC0).
Halych-Volhynia occupation Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Halych-Volhynia occupation appears, with the other states of the time.
Halych-Volhynia occupation Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 452,468 km² in 1068 CE.
Halych-Volhynia occupation: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Halych-Volhynia occupation exist?
Halych-Volhynia occupation is dated to 1056 CE – 1240 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Halych-Volhynia occupation?
The capital of Halych-Volhynia occupation was Volodymyr, Halych, Chełm, (1241–1272), Lviv, (1272–1301).
How large was Halych-Volhynia occupation at its peak?
At its peak in 1068 AD Halych-Volhynia occupation covered about 452,468 km².
How did the map of Halych-Volhynia occupation change over time?
Halych-Volhynia occupation appears on 2 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1100 CE to 1200 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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