List of rulers of Belarus
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History of Belarusian states can be traced far to Principality of Polotsk. From 13th century it belonged to Grand Duchy of Lithuania, then to Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In 19th century Belarus together with Lithuania formed the Northwestern Krai of Russian Empire. At the beginning of the 20th century there was a short-lived Belarusian National Republic, and in 1922 Belarus became part of the USSR as Belarusian SSR. In 1991, Belarus regained its independence.
[edit] Dukes of Principality of Polotsk
- Rogneda of Polotsk (? - 980)
- Vladimir I of Kiev (980 - 1015)
- Brastislav of Polotsk (1001 - 1044)
- Vseslav of Polotsk (1044 - 1101)
- Boris I of Polotsk (1101 - 1106)
- David of Polotsk (1106 - 1127)
- Boris I of Polotsk (1127 - 1128)
- Sviatopolk of Kiev (1128 - 1132)
- Vasil of Polotsk (1132 - 1144)
- Rogneda Borisovich (1144 - 1151)
- Rostislav of Minsk (1151 - 1159)
- Rogneda Borisovich (1159 - 1162)
- Vseslav Vasilkovich (1162 - 1167)
- Volodar of Minsk (1167 - ?)
- Mingayl (Mingaila) (? – 1192)
- Ginwill (1192 – 1199)
- Boris II of Polotsk (1199 – 12??)
- Gleb of Polotsk (12?? - 12??)
- Iziaslav of Polotsk (12?? – 1281)
- Daumantas (1281 – 1285)
- Vainius (1315 – 13??)
- Narimont (Narimantas) (13?? - 13??)
- Lubart (Liubartas) (13?? – 1342)
- Andrew of Polotsk (Andrius) (1342 – 1387)
- Skirgiello (Skirgaila) (1387 - 1397)
[edit] Grand Dukes of Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Title: Grand Duke ("Вялікі князь" in Belarusian, "Wielki książę" in Polish, "Kunigaikštis" or "Didysis Kunigaikštis" in Lithuanian)
- Kiernus 11th century
- Kukowoyt 11th century
- Dowsprunk ? - 1213
- Steksys 1214
- Ryngold 1214 - 1219
- Skirmunt 1219 – after 1241
- Giligin after 1241 - 1246
- Mindaugas (Mindoŭh, Mindowh) 1246 – 1254, also reigned as the King 1254 - 1258 (1262?)
- Vaisvilkas (Vojszalak, Vojšalk, Vaišelga, Vaishyalga, Vaišalgas, Vaišvilkas, Woyszwiłk) 1254, 1258 – 1263
- Treniota (Traniata, Troniata) 1263 – 1264
- Svarn (Shvarno, Švarnas, Ioann) 1264 – 1267
- Vid of Davils (Roman of Ruthenia, Wolk) 1268 (1267) – 1270
- Traidenis (Trajdzien) 1270 – (1281) 1282
- Narymunt (Narimantas) 1281?
- Daumantas (Daŭmont, Dowmont) 1281 – 1285
- Budzikid (Butigeidis) 1285 – 1291
- Lutavier (Putuver, Pukuwer, Butvydas) 1283 (1291) – 1293
- Vytenis (Witenes, Vicień) 1293 – 1316
- Gediminas (Giedymin, Hedymin) 1316 – 1344, also crowned as the King
- Jaunutis (Jaŭnut, Jewnut, Jawnut) 1341 – 1345
- Algirdas (Olgierd, Alherd) 1345 – 1377
- Jahajła (Władysław II Jagiełło, Jogaila) 1377 – 1381, 1382 – 1392, also crowned as the Polish King
- Kestutis (Kiejstut, Kejstut) 1381 – 1382
- Skiryhajla (Skirgiello, Iwan) 1386 – 1392
- Vytautas the Great (Vitaūt, Witold, Vitawt) 1392 – 1430
- Svitrigaila (Swidrygiello, Švitrigaila, Śvidryhajla) 1430 – 1432
- Zygimantas Kestutaitis (Žyhimont I Kejstutavicz, Sigismund Kestutian, Žygimantas I Kęstutaitis, Zygimont Kejstutavicz) 1 September 1432 – 1440
- Kazimir Jahelonczyk (Kazimierz IV Jagiellończyk, Kazimieras I Jogailaitis) 1440 – 1492 also crowned as the Polish King
- Alexander (Alaksandr, Aleksander Jagiellończyk, Aleksandras I) 1492 – 1506 also crowned as the Polish King
- Sigismund I the Old (Žyhimont II Stary, Zygmunt I Stary, Žygimantas II Senasis) 1505 – 1548 also crowned as the Polish King
- Sigismund II Augustus (Žyhimont III Aŭhust, Zygmunt II August, Žygimantas III Augustas) 1545 – 1572 also crowned as the Polish King
[edit] Elected kings of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
- Henri Valois (1572 - 1573)
- Stefan Batory (1576 - 1586)
- Sigismund III Vasa (1587 - 1632)
- Ladislaus IV of Poland (1632 - 1648)
- John II of Poland (1648 - 1668)
- Michael Korybut Wisniowiecki (1672 - 1673)
- John III of Poland (1675 - 1696)
- August II of Poland (1697 - 1704)
- Stanislaw Leszczynski (1704 - 1709)
- August II of Poland (1704 - 1733)
- Stanislaw Leszczynski (1733)
- August III of Poland (1733 - 1763)
- Stanislaw August Poniatowski (1764 - 1795)
[edit] General-Governors of Northwestern Krai Russian Empire
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[edit] Presidents of Belarusian National Republic
- Jan Sierada (1918 - 1919)
Presidents of BPR in exile:
- Pyotra Krechewski (November 1920 - 1928-03-08)
- Vasil Zakharka (1928-03-08 - 1943-03-06)
- Mikola Abramchyk (1943-03-06 - 1970-05-29)
- Vintsent Zhuk-Hryshkyevich (May 1970 - November 1982)
- Jazep Sazhych (November 1982 - 1997)
- Barys Ragula 1997 (acting)
- Ivonka Survilla (1997 - present)
[edit] Leaders of Byelorussian SSR
De-facto leaders were first secretaries of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Byelorussia (CPB)
- Nikolay Patolichev (1950 - 1953)
- Mikhail Zimyanin (1953 --?)
- Nikolay Patolichev (? --- 1956)
- Kiril Mazurov
- Tikhon Kiselev
- Petr Masherov
- Efrem Sokolov
- Nikolay Ivanovich Dementyey (1990-05-18 - 1990-08-25), Communist Party
- Stanislav Stanislavovich Shushkyevich (1990-08-25 - 1991-09-18), acting, Communist Party/no party
[edit] Chairmen of Supreme Soviet of Republic of Belarus
- Stanislav Stanislavovich Shushkyevich (1991-09-18 - 1994-01-26), Communist Party/no party
- Vyacheslav Nikolayevich Kuznyetsov (1994-01-26 - 1994-01-28), acting, no party
- Myechyslaw Ivanavich Hryb (1994-01-28 - 1994-07-20), no party
[edit] Presidents of Republic of Belarus
- Alexander Lukashenko (July 20, 1994 -- )
[edit] Latest election
| Candidates - Parties | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Lukashenko | 82.6 | |
| Alexander Milinkievič - United Democratic Forces of Belarus | 6.0 | |
| Sergei Gaidukevich - Liberal Democratic Party of Belarus | 3.5 | |
| Alaksandar Kazulin: Belarusian Social Democratic Party | 2.3 | |
| Total (turnout 92.6 %) | ||
| Source: "Landslide win for Belarus leader", BBC News, 2006-03-20. | ||
[edit] References
- Rulers of Belarus. worldstatesmen.org. Retrieved on March 21, 2006.
