Roman the Great

Roman Mstislavich
known as Roman the
Great
was a Rus’ prince, Grand
Prince of Kiev, member
of the Rurik dynasty.
He was Prince of Novgorod (1168–1170), of Vladimir-in-Volhynia
(1170–1189, 1189–1205), and of Halych (Galicia; 1189, 1198/99–
1205).
In the early thirteenth century, Prince Roman Mstislavich united the
two previously separate principalities, conquered Kiev, and assumed
the title of grand duke of Kievan Rus'.
By his tyranny he destroys almost
all the Galician nobility, and it is
customary, to justify his crimes, he
uses proverb which became his
motto: «Ніхто не зможе спокійно
насолодитися медом, якщо
спершу не пригнітить
бджолиний рій»
With his fury and tyranny he
instilled such fear not only in his
own people but also in his
neighbours.
Daniel of Galicia (Danylo Vasilko
Romanovych) Romanovich
Roman died in a battle
with the Poles. He
founded the
Romanovich dynasty,
which would rule
Vladimir-in-Volhynia
and Halych until 1340
After the death of his father, Roman II
Mstyslavich, the ruler of Galicia–
Volhynia, the boyars of Galicia forced the
four-year-old Daniel to run away with his
mother and brother Vasylko Romanovich.
After the boyars proclaimed one of their
own as prince in 1213.
Since Daniel was the eldest son, he had
a right to become next ruler. It took him
almost 30 years to completely establish
his power on the throne.
 In the late 30's of the XIII century Roman's sons Danilo and
Vasilko restored their father's state. Vasilko remained in Volyn as
a junior, supporting Danylo in all important matters. Elder
Romanovich moved the capital of Galicia to the Volyn
principality to the newly founded city of Kholm.