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Nestor

Monk · writer of medieval Rus'

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1080–1114

A monk of the Kyiv Monastery of the Caves and author of hagiographic works. His connection with the compilation of the Primary Chronicle is debated by scholars and does not imply sole authorship of the entire chronicle.

Lifespan
Traditionally c. 1056 to c. 1114
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Cultural and ecclesiastical figure

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