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When did Oleg die?

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  • 912

  • 925

  • 940

Answer

Oleg, the founder of the Kievan Rus, died in 912. The exact circumstances of his death are unknown, but according to the Primary Chronicle, he was bitten by a snake while inspecting his horse's remains. The snakebite proved fatal, and Oleg died shortly after.
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