David Rostislavich (Cyrillic: Давыд Ростиславич) (1140 - 23 April 1197), Prince of Smolensk (1180–1198) was fourth son of Rostislav Mstislavich, Velikiy Kniaz (Grand Prince) of Kiev.
In 1171, David attempted to put Vladimir III Mstislavich on the throne of the Kievan Rus', and in the following year, did the same for his brother Rurik Rostislavich.
In 1175, together with Prince Oleg Svyatoslavich, he fough in Chernigov, and in 1176, David was defeated by Cumans in the battle near Rostovets, which is mentioned in The Tale of Igor's Campaign.
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