Anna Yaroslavna, the daughter of Yaroslav the Wise, went down in history as the only queen of France, was born in Kiev.She lived a rich and extraordinary life, seen wealth, marriage of convenience, loving husband, felt the pain of loss.Besides all this, historians note the very significant contribution that was made by her in the establishment of the prestigious image of native lands.
Background
In ancient times, one of the most important roles in shaping the foreign policy of any country played advantageous marriages.So, the family is no exception the great ruler of Kievan Rus - Yaroslav the Wise (1015-1054 gg.).With this going on tactical step closer to many European kingdoms.It is on the shoulders of women most was assigned this duty.Having entered into such a marriage, women have a direct impact on the friendly relations between the two countries, and with their help to solve many international issues.
One example is the marriage of Maria Vladimirovna (sister of Prince) for the King of Poland Casimir: in return for a large inheritance was released from the captivity of 800 Russian prisoners.And more firmly consolidate these friendships helped his marriage to the sister of King Izyaslav Gertrude.
Family
future Queen of Prince Yaroslav himself was married to the daughter of the Swedish king Ingigerda (1019-1050 gg.).It is believed that such an alliance had been received a good dowry.During their marriage they had three daughters and five sons.Mother was directly involved in the upbringing and education of their children.And my father taught them to live in peace and love one another.Due to such diligence all their heirs have received a very good education.Very diligent and studious was Anna Yaroslavna, the daughter of Yaroslav the Wise, who had the difficult fate.After all, she'd have time to get married with the head of another European state to provide support to the friendly and favorable foreign economic relations.
Biography Anna
To this day historians can not name the exact date of birth of the youngest daughter of the princely family, but many of them are inclined to 1024.Others point to 1032 or 1036.
All his youth Princess Anne of Kiev held at the palace in Kiev.She was very hardworking girl and a child showed ability to history and foreign languages.
course, beauty and intelligence, is connected to the princess were not left without attention from the opposite sex.Stories about her subdued splendor of the French King Henry I Capetinga that in 1848 sends representatives to distant Kiev for permission to marry.
Long Way
receiving parental blessing, Anne of Kiev says goodbye to his family and goes on a long journey through Europe.Three years later, she arrives in the land of France, one of the oldest of its cities - Reims.Met welcome at very solemn.The king himself came to greet his future wife.This stranger with whom she had to connect his life was over almost 20 years, and obese are always gloomy.
May 19, 1051 was held a luxurious wedding ceremony.The process of the coronation took place in one of the oldest temples of the Holy Cross.Already in the early years of the future Queen of France showed strength of character and made a vow to the Slavic Gospel that is brought from his native Kiev, instead of the Latin Bible, as was customary in Europe.
first stay in a strange land she was nemilo.In her letters she always reproached his father how it was possible to send his daughter to such a horrible place.However, the time - the best assistant who helped her cope with the ordeal.
Family Life
A year later the young queen of France had her first heir to the throne - Philip, and later - and two sons, Roberto and Hugo.Therefore, all future leaders of this state find its children.But all was not so rosy: the only daughter Emma died as an infant.
They lived as many families together.Henry often stayed in military campaigns and his beloved wife took care of his sons.The king himself almost all relied on his wise wife.This is evidenced by some government documents, which indicated that the signing took place with the consent of, or in the presence of his wife.Evidence that netsarstvuyuschaya monarch had the right to sign, either before or after in the history of France, Anne was not.
widowed spouse of the French king March 4, 1060, when she was 28 years old.After the death of Henry I raised the question of the heir to the throne.Pervopreemnikom became the eldest son - Philippe I, who was crowned during the life of his father.But while he was only eight years old, so Anna took over the reign of France.
her husband's funeral, she moved to the ancient castle of Senlis, which is located near Paris.There's the queen founded a convent and church.Returning to normal life, she immersed herself in the care of the state.
second marriage
In 36 years of Queen Anne of Kiev still looked excellent and was full of vitality.The Queen attended feasts and loved to stay in the hunt in a large number of courtiers.It was there that she noticed the Count Raoul de Crepy en Valois, who had long been in love with her madly.Between them, broke the passionate feeling.But on their way any very great difficulty.One of them - the social status of Anna, and the second - the wife of the count, who did not want to give divorce.
But the great feeling of love knows no obstacles.Earl decided on a desperate act - to steal the queen, of course, with her consent.Secluded in the castle crepe, they were secretly married.On this graph act becomes known to Pope Alexander XI, who was very angry after learning about the fact of bigamy, and ordered to return to his first wife.But love Raul refused him, for what, and followed his excommunication from the church.In those days, it was a terrible punishment.
The situation became critical.It did not help that the King of France Philip I began to protect the newlyweds.Anne of Kiev, Queen of France, was well aware that jeopardizes relations with Rome.Therefore, to avoid conflict, he renounces his status and ceases to participate in public affairs.
second marriage she lived happily for 12 years in the family estate of Valois.The only thing that bothered her at the time - a relationship with the children.The eldest son Philip has become adult and independent and no longer in need of motherly advice.And her husband's sons from his first marriage with distaste treated her, and does not hide.
In 1074 Anne of Kiev became a widow for the second time.Shortly before the death of her husband, their marriage was recognized by Pope Gregory VII.After the funeral, Raoul she returned to Paris and settled at the royal palace of his son.Trying to forget the pain of loss, begins to engage in public affairs, signing decrees and orders.But now, in the documents it points to the "mother of the king."
sadness in my soul
All this time, while in the distance, Anne of Kiev waited anxiously for news from home.And not always they were good.As soon as she went from Kiev, the mother died.Four years later, he died, Prince Yaroslav the Wise.In life, her father did not have the hardness to make a decision on the appointment of one of his sons the legal successor.He simply divided the land between the brothers, which led to a rivalry between them for the princely throne.
Now, more than ever, Anne of Kiev feel the loneliness and longing.Gone from the life of many relatives and loved ones.To somehow vanish, she goes to travel.
Anna decided to find his brother Izyaslav Yaroslavich, who was defeated in the struggle for the throne.But all her attempts were unsuccessful.During the trip she fell ill, we add a disappointment in the results, and it's all just broke it.
Eternal rest
No date of death, much more information about the place of burial to our times is not reached.According to some historical claims, Anne died in France in 1075.Other sources give the date of the later - in 1082 - and suggest that Anne of Kiev, Queen of France, returned to his homeland, where he was buried.
