Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Yurii II Biography and Timeline

Follow Yurii II through 9 dated historical records for Russia.

Yurii II, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

9Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1189–1238Years on this page

1189

Birth of Yurii II

Prince · House / House of Rurik

Birth of Yurii II, 3rd son of Vsevolod III

Role range: 1212-1216

1212

Succession

Prince · Vladimir · House / House of Rurik

Succeeds as Grand Prince of Vladimir, 4th Grand Prince

Role range: 1212-1216

1216

Abdication

Prince · Vladimir · House / House of Rurik

Abdication of Yurii II

Role range: 1212-1216

1223

Battle of Kalka River

Prince · River Kalka · Warfare / Mongol-Empire War

Yurii II sends a force but it arrives too late & the Russians are defeated

Role range: 1212-1216

1237

Battle of Kolomna

Prince · Kolomna · Warfare / Mongol-Empire War

Yurii IIs sons are killed at Kolomna

Role range: 1212-1216

Invasion of Russia

Prince · Warfare / Mongol-Empire War

The Mongols return to Russia

Role range: 1212-1216

Siege of Ryazan

Prince · Ryazan · Warfare / Mongol-Empire War

Yurii II fails to relieve Ryazan against Mongol attack

Role range: 1212-1216

1238

Death of Yurii II

Prince · River Sit · House / House of Rurik

Death of Yurii II, killed at the Battle of River Sit

Role range: 1212-1216

Battle of Sit River

Prince · River Sit · Warfare / Mongol-Empire War

Yurii II is killed at the Battle of the River Sit. Mongol hordes defeat the army of Vladimir-Suzdal

Role range: 1212-1216

Records, sources and methodology

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