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Șeptilici Family
The Septilici family (also spelled Șeptilici, Șaptelici, Șeptelici) was a princely, noble family from Bukovina, in the Principality of Moldavia. It played a significant political, military role in the history of Moldavia, especially in the medieval and early modern periods. Documented connections to the House of Obrenović (Serbian royalty), Cantacuzino (Byzantine dynasty). Other princely families such as Shakhovskoy, Svyatopolk-Mirsky, Rosetti, Sturdza, Bals and others. Origin The origins of the Șeptilici family date back to the 15th century. The Șeptilici were included by Dimitrie Cantemir among the most important boyar (noble) families of Moldavia. The name of the family appears in internal documents as early as the 16th century, with reference to the reign of Petru Vodă Rareș. The Șeptilici family was mentioned in royal documents during the reign of Stephen the Great (1457–1504), when the family began to gain recognition and influence. Connected families The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rurik
Rurik (also spelled Rorik, Riurik or Ryurik; ; ; died 879) was a Varangians, Varangian chieftain of the Rus' people, Rus' who, according to tradition, was invited to reign in Veliky Novgorod, Novgorod in the year 862. The ''Primary Chronicle'' states that Rurik was succeeded by his kinsman Oleg the Wise, Oleg who was regent for his infant son Igor of Kiev, Igor. Traditionally, Rurik has been considered the founder of the Rurik dynasty, which was the ruling dynasty of Kievan Rus' and its principalities, and ultimately the Tsardom of Russia, until the death of Feodor I of Russia, Feodor I in 1598. As a result, he is considered to be the traditional founder of the Russian monarchy. Life The earliest mention of Rurik is contained in the ''Primary Chronicle'', traditionally ascribed to Nestor the Chronicler, Nestor and compiled in , which states that East Slavs, East Slavic and Finnic peoples, Finnic tribes in 860–862 (including the Chuds, Novgorod Slavs, Slovenes, Krivichs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
