10 Facts About Gleb Svyatoslavich

Gleb Svyatoslavich ruled Tmutarakan under the overall authority of his father Sviatoslav Iaroslavich, Prince of Chernigov.

Gleb Svyatoslavich was twice expelled from his principality by one of his cousins Rostislav Vladimirovich.

Gleb Svyatoslavich's father appointed him prince of Novgorod in 1067 or 1068.

Gleb Svyatoslavich suppressed a rebellion incited by a volkhv against the bishop of the town.

Gleb Svyatoslavich was named after his father's holy uncle, Gleb.

Gleb Svyatoslavich's father appointed him to rule Tmutarakan, an important port by the Strait of Kerch, but the year of his appointment is unknown.

Gleb Svyatoslavich expelled Gleb from Tmutorakan and "occupied his principate for himself".

Gleb Svyatoslavich seems to have been on friendly terms with his cousin, Vladimir Monomach whose first son was born in his court at Novgorod.

Gleb Svyatoslavich dared the volkhv who had stated that he could foretell the future to predict "what was about to happen that very day", according to the Russian Primary Chronicle.

The volkhv declared that he would "perform great miracles", but Gleb Svyatoslavich pulled out an axe and killed him.