Konstantin Vsevolodovich (Russian: Константи́н Все́володович) (18 May 1186 in Rostov – 2 February 1218) was the eldest son of Vsevolod the Big Nest and Maria Shvarnovna.

Konstantin of Rostov
Grand Prince of Vladimir
Reign1216–1218
PredecessorYuri II of Vladimir
SuccessorYuri II of Vladimir
Born18 May 1186
Rostov
Died2 February 1218
Vladimir, Russia
SpouseMaria Mstislavna of Smolensk
IssueVasilko Konstantinovich
Vsevolod Konstantinovich
Vladimir Konstantinovich<
HouseYurievichi
FatherVsevolod the Big Nest
MotherMaria Shvarnovna

In 1206 and 1207, he was the prince of Novgorod. In 1207, his father sent him to rule the towns of Rostov and Yaroslavl. In consequence of one domestic squabble, Vsevolod disinherited Konstantin on his deathbed and bequeathed his capital Vladimir to a younger son, Yuri II.[citation needed] Before his death, grand prince Vsevolod divided his territories between his sons; as soon as he died, the Vladimir-Suzdal war of succession (1212–1216) broke out between them.[1] In the Battle of Lipitsa (1216), Konstantin and his ally Mstislav of Novgorod soundly defeated Yuri and occupied Vladimir.[citation needed]

Upon Konstantin's death in 1218, Yuri returned to the throne. Konstantin's descendants, meanwhile, retained the towns of Rostov and Yaroslavl, where they would reign until the late 15th century. Thus, numerous princely families of Russia issue from this prince. Konstantin is also remembered for building the new Assumption Cathedral in Rostov and three brick cathedrals in Yaroslavl.[citation needed]

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  1. ^ Alef, Gustave (1956). A history of the Muscovite civil war: the reign of Vasili II (1425–1462) (PhD). p. 11. Retrieved 7 May 2023 – via ProQuest. When Vsevold died in 1212 he divided his territories among his sons, the largest portion going to the second oldest, Iuri. Immediately the sons began to war amongst themselves, each striving to achieve a more favorable position and lands which contributed to the decline of the Suzdal-Vladimir principality.
Regnal titles
Preceded by Grand Prince of Vladimir
1216–1218
Succeeded by