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The Principality of Minsk was an appanage principality of the Principality of Polotsk and centered on the city of Minsk (today in Belarus). It existed from its founding in 1101 until it was nominally annexed by the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in 1242, and then fell under de facto annexation in 1326.
The Principality of Minsk was established by one of the Polotsk dynasty princes. In 1129, the Principality of Minsk was annexed by Kiev, the dominant principality of Kievan Rus'; however in 1146 the Polotsk dynasty regained control of the principality. By 1150, Minsk rivalled Polotsk as the major city in the former Principality of Polotsk.
May 20, 2024 · Minsk, city, capital of Belarus, and administrative centre of Minsk oblast (region). The city lies along the Svisloch River. First mentioned in 1067, it became the seat of a principality in 1101.
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In 1129 Principality of Minsk was annexed by Kiev, the dominant city of Kievan Rus', however in 1146 the Polatsk dynasty regained control of the principality. By 1150 Minsk has rivaled Polatsk as the major city in the former Principality of Polatsk.
Founded as a fortress of the Principality of Polotsk, Minsk was the center of an apanage principality and a voivodeship, a gubernatorial city and is now the capital of a 10-million nation. During its centuries-old history, Minsk has been burned to ashes many times, but it would always rise, grow and flourish.
Jun 27, 2022 · At the end of the XI – beginning of the XII centuries, Minsk became the capital of the appanage principality, which existed until the beginning of the XIV century. Thus, a thousand years ago existed almost an independent state on the model of Western European kingdoms, the Minsk Principality.
Minsk History. From "Minsk: a Historical Guide" by Guy Picarda. The Origins and Early History. Minsk and the Principality of Polacak (989 - 1249) The Early Years of the Grand Duchy (1250 - 1499) Renaissance Minsk (1499 - 1569) Minsk under the Commonwealth (1569 - 1648)
