• Kuchug was a Pecheneg khan who ruled during the 990s CE. The Nikol'sk Chronicle relates that Kuchug converted to Christianity around the year 990 (most...
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  • his forces. He was preceded as Pecheneg khan by Kurya, and succeeded by Kuchug; Metiga's rule was over by 991. Also in 988, Metiga requested baptism from...
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    the Tithes (989). In 988 and 991, he baptized Pecheneg princes Metiga and Kuchug, respectively. Vladimir then formed a great council out of his boyars and...
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    Szirmabesenyő, Hungary Pechenitsa, Bulgaria Kurya c. 970s Metiga c. 980s Kuchug c. 990s Kızıl Beg Western Anatolia c. 1184-(????)s Taksony of Hungary Tonuzoba...
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