Monomakhovichi
| House of Monomakh | |
|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine, Belarus, Russia |
| Founded | 1113 |
| Founder | Vladimir II Monomakh |
| Current head | None (extinct in the original agnatic line) |
| Titles | |
| Estate(s) | Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Deposition | Muscovy: 1598 (no heir to the throne) |
Monomakhovichi or House of Monomakh was a major princely branch of Rurik dynasty, descendants of which managed to inherent practically all princely titles in the Grand Duchy of Kiev. The progenitor of the house is Vladimir II Monomakh (son of Vsevolod). The name derived from the grandfather of Vladimir, Constantine IX Monomachos.
Due to its dominance and conflicts within itself, the branch was subdivided into three major factions: sons of Mstislav the Great Izyaslavichi and Rostislavichi, and sons of George the Long-arm Yurievichi. The split occurred in the 12th century. By that time Rus has already lost its control over Duchy of Polotsk and Duchy of Halych that were self-governed by other Rurik branched dynasties.
Monomakhovichi were in conflict also with other branches of Rurik Dynasty such as Olgovichi, Rostialvichi (Galicia) and Polotsk line.
Main branches
- Mstislavichi (Mstislav I of Kiev)
- Volhynia (Iziaslav II of Kiev)
- Smolensk (Rostislav I of Kiev)
- Romanovichi (Roman the Great)
- Yuryevichi (Yuri Dolgorukiy)