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The Kingdom of Galicia-Volhynia was a medieval East Slavic state formed in 1199 when Roman Mstyslavych united the principalities of Galicia and Volhynia. It was known as a principality before being recognized as a kingdom in the thirteenth century, and its political centers included Volodymyr, Halych, Chełm, and Lviv. The state occupied territory largely in present-day western Ukraine and served as an important successor polity to the western lands of Kievan Rus.
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When was the Kingdom of Galicia-Volhynia formed?
The state was formed in 1199 when Roman Mstyslavych united the principalities of Galicia and Volhynia. It was initially known as a principality before later being recognized as a kingdom.
Where was Galicia-Volhynia located?
Galicia-Volhynia occupied parts of modern western Ukraine and surrounding East European territory. Its political centers included Galicia and Volodymyr-Volynskyi.
Was Galicia-Volhynia a kingdom or a principality?
It began as a principality after Roman Mstyslavych united Galicia and Volhynia. It received recognition as a kingdom in the thirteenth century, so both descriptions appear in historical accounts.
Who founded the Kingdom of Galicia-Volhynia?
Roman Mstyslavych founded the united state in 1199. His achievement was the political union of the Galician and Volhynian principalities.
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