Iziaslav of Polotsk

Iziaslav Vladimirovich (978–1001) was the son of Vladimir I of Kiev by Rogneda of Polotsk, and founder of the Polotsk branch of the Rurik dynasty, the Iziaslavichi. After Vladimir's conversion in 988, Rogneda was divorced and sent back with Iziaslav to Polotsk, where they ruled; Iziaslavl was named for him.

He was the first prince to make Polotsk autonomous from Kiev, passing the principality to his descendants. He died in 1001 before his father, barring his line from the Kievan succession under the rota system. His son Bryachislav continued the dynasty, which ruled Polotsk until 1222.