Ru·rik (r r  k, r rk) Died c. 879. Scandinavian warrior and the founder of the dynasty that ruled Russia until 1598. |
Rurik, Ryurik [ˈrʊərɪk]
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(Biographies / Rurik (death date: 879) M, Russiannational of birth: Norse, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) died 879. Varangian (Scandinavian Viking) leader who founded the Russian monarchy. He gained control over Novgorod (?862) and his dynasty, theRurikids, ruled until 1598
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