Konstantin Borisovich
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| Konstantin Borisovich | |
|---|---|
 Konstantin enthroned, miniature from the Illustrated Chronicle of Ivan the Terrible (16th century) | |
| Prince of Rostov | |
| Reign | 1278–1288 |
| Predecessor | Dmitry |
| Successor | Dmitry |
| Reign | 1294–1307 |
| Predecessor | Dmitry |
| Successor | Vasily |
| Prince of Uglich | |
| Reign | 1288–1294 |
| Predecessor | Dmitry |
| Successor | Aleksandr |
| Born | July 30, 1255 Rostov, Principality of Rostov |
| Died | 1307 (aged 51–52) Rostov, Principality of Rostov |
| Spouse | Rurikids |
| Issue more... | Vasily of Rostov |
| House | Rurik |
| Father | Boris of Rostov |
| Mother | Maria Yaroslavna of Murom |
Konstantin Borisovich (Russian: Константин Борисович; 1255–1307) was Prince of Rostov from 1278 to 1288 and again from 1294 until his death in 1307.[1] He was also Prince of Uglich from 1288 to 1294. He was one of the three sons of Boris Vasilkovich.[1]
Konstantin Borisovich was born in 1255.[2][1] He was one of the three sons of Boris Vasilkovich.[1] In 1277, he accompanied his mother and his elder brother Dmitry during a visit to the Golden Horde.[1] Dmitry carried the body of their father back home, while Konstantin took part in the Mongol campaign against the Alans along with Mengu-Timur.[1]
Following the death of Gleb of Beloozero in 1278, Dmitry and Konstantin became the joint rulers of Rostov.[3] However, Dmitry was not satisfied with this arrangement, which led to conflict between the two brothers.[1] Dmitry had control of Rostov, but in 1285, his cousin Roman Vladimirovich died without heirs.[1] As a result, Dmitry received Uglich and was forced by Tode Mongke to give Rostov to Konstantin.[1] In 1288, Dmitry drove Konstantin out of Rostov with the support of Grand Prince Dmitry Aleksandrovich and exiled him to Uglich.[1]
In 1294, his elder brother Dmitry died without an heir, and Konstantin again became the prince of Rostov.[1] He remained the prince of Rostov until his death in 1307.[4]