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Galicia–Volhynia
Galicia–Volhynia was a Rus' state in what is now western Ukraine, founded by Roman the Great; his son Daniel was crowned king in 1253. It was a successor to Kievan Rus' in the south-west. Poland and Lithuania divided it in the 14th century.
Key facts
| Dates | 1199 – 1349 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Capitals | Halych, Volodymyr, Lviv |
| Founder | Roman the Great |
| Religion(s) | Eastern Orthodoxy |
Note on dates: Wikipedia's infobox ends it in 1392; Poland took Galicia in 1349.
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.