Prince, born in Pskov, now in Russia. Also known as Vladimir I of Kyiv and Vladimir Sviatoslavich the Great. Became Prince of Novgorod in 970, seized Kyiv from his brother in 980 and consolidated the realm that would become Russia. A pagan, he converted to Christianity in 988 and imposed the religion on his people. Died at Berestovo, near Kyiv.
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Saint Volodymyr
{Front of plinth:} St. Volodymyr, ruler of Ukraine 980-1015, erected by Ukra...
In 1740 this French Hugeonot church moved into the building in Hanbury Street, with a patent granted by King James II.
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Group, Education, Philanthropy, Property, Religion, Social Welfare
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Astronomer. born Haggerston, London. Correctly predicted the return of a comet in 1758 but died before the date. Invented the diving bell. Died Greenwich.
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