Davyd Rostislavich

David Rostislavich , Prince of Smolensk was fourth son of Rostislav Mstislavich, Velikiy Kniaz of Kiev.

Biography

David was born in Smolensk in 1140, in the family of Rostislav Mstislavich, Prince of Smolensk. Since 1167, David ruled in Vyshhorod. In 1171, David attempted to put Vladimir [III Mstislavich] on the throne of the Kievan Rus', and in the following year, did the same for his brother Rurik Rostislavich. In 1175, together with Prince Oleg Svyatoslavich, he fought in Chernigov, and in 1176, David was defeated by Cumans in the battle near Rostovets, which is mentioned in The [Tale of Igor's Campaign].