Vladimir of Novgorod was the Grand Prince of Novgorod, ruling from 1036 until his death in 1052. Born in Veliky Novgorod, he was the firstborn son of Yaroslav I the Wise and the Swedish princess Ingegerd. During his reign, he was supported by the voivode Vyshata and Bishop Luka Zhidiata. His military activities included potential campaigns against the Finns and a conflict with the Byzantine emperor Constantine IX. He was eventually interred in the St. Sophia Cathedral, which he had commissioned.