Principality of Drutsk: Map & History
The Principality of Drutsk was a small appanage of the Principality of Polotsk, centred in the city of Drutsk.
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The Principality of Drutsk was a small appanage of the Principality of Polotsk, centred in the city of Drutsk. It was located on a three way stick between Vitebsk, Minsk and Mogilev regions in modern Belarus.
Modern Countries Once Part of Principality of Drutsk
At its mapped extent, Principality of Drutsk covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Principality of Drutsk'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.
Principality of Drutsk: Key Facts
| Capital | Druck |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1101 |
| Dissolved | 1565 |
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q2596884 (CC0).
Principality of Drutsk Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Principality of Drutsk appears, with the other states of the time.
Principality of Drutsk Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 19,978 km² in 1149 CE.
Principality of Drutsk: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Principality of Drutsk exist?
Principality of Drutsk is dated to 1111 CE – 1249 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Principality of Drutsk?
The capital of Principality of Drutsk was Drutsk.
How large was Principality of Drutsk at its peak?
At its peak in 1149 AD Principality of Drutsk covered about 19,978 km².
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