Gurgen-Khachik of Vaspurakan
| Gurgen-Khachik Գուրգեն-Խաչիկ | |
|---|---|
| King of Vaspurakan | |
| Reign | 991–1003 |
| Coronation | 991 |
| Predecessor | Ashot-Sahak |
| Successor | Seneqerim-Hovhannes |
| Died | 1003 |
| House | Artsruni |
| Father | Abusahl-Hamazasp |
Gurgen-Khachik Artsruni (died 1003) was the fifth King of Vaspurakan, from the Artsruni dynasty. On the death of his father Abusahl-Hamazasp in 968/969, the kingdom was divided among his three sons, and Ashot-Sahak, as the eldest, retained the royal title and the suzerainty over his younger brothers.[1] On Ashot's death, Gurgen usurped the throne from Ashot's sons and reigned as king until his own death in 1003. He was succeeded as king by his brother Seneqerim-Hovhannes.
References
[edit]- ^ Adalian, Rouben Paul (2010-05-13). Historical Dictionary of Armenia. Scarecrow Press. p. 215. ISBN 978-0-8108-7450-3.
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