When did Yaroslav Vladimirovich become the first known prince of Rostov?
Yaroslav Vladimirovich became the first known prince of Rostov in the year 988. He was appointed by his father Vladimir I of Kiev to govern this northern territory.
Questions about Vladimir-Suzdal
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who founded the fortified outpost of Vladimir on the Klyazma River and when?
Yuri Dolgorukiy founded the fortified outpost of Vladimir on the Klyazma River in 1108. This new town sat thirty-one kilometers south of Suzdal to control river trade and defend against raids from Volga Bulgaria who had attacked in 1107.
What happened to Vladimir-Suzdal during the Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus' in 1238?
Mongol hordes under Batu Khan took and burnt Vladimir in 1238. Yury II was killed during these invasions between 1237 and 1238, and his younger brother Yaroslav II and other princes submitted to Mongol rule.
Why did Metropolitan Peter move his chair from Vladimir to Moscow in 1325?
Metropolitan Peter moved his chair from Vladimir to Moscow in 1325 to signal rising prominence for the city. The decision marked a shift where leadership transferred from Vladimir to Moscow which would fight for leadership against Tver for another century.
When did Moscow effectively inherit the title of grand prince of Vladimir after 1394?
Moscow effectively inherited the title and controlled Vladimir thereafter since 1394. This event marked the end of a separate Vladimirian principality as traditions of the old Principality of Rostov were symbolically represented in expanded titles of Grand Princes of Moscow.