Hovhannes-Smbat of Ani
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Hovhannes-Smbat was King of Ani (1020–1040). He was preceded by his father Gagik I of Ani (989–1020) but was eventually dethroned by Ashot IV Qadj (1021–1039).
[edit] Reign of Hovhannes-Smbat
During the reign of Smbat III, an Armenian great feudal lord, David, who owned Taik (Tao) (Ispir and Olti) had, during his battles against the Muslims, gained a large area which stretched all the way to Manazkert. David was a subject of the Byzantine Empire and when he died his entire territory was occupied by Basil II.
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