Abusahl-Hamazasp of Vaspurakan
Abusahl-Hamazasp Artsruni (Armenian: Աբուսահլ-Համազասպ Արծրունի, died 968/969) was the third King of Vaspurakan, from the Artsruni dynasty, succeeding his childless elder brother, Derenik-Ashot, on the latter's death. On his death in 968/969, his kingdom was divided among his three sons, Ashot-Sahak, Gurgen-Khachik of Vaspurakan, and Seneqerim-Hovhannes, who each became king in succession.[1]
Abusahl-Hamazasp | |
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King of Vaspurakan | |
Reign | 958/959–968/969 |
Coronation | 958/959 |
Predecessor | Derenik-Ashot |
Successor | Ashot-Sahak |
Died | 968/969 |
Issue | Ashot-Sahak, Gurgen-Khachik of Vaspurakan, Seneqerim-Hovhannes |
House | Artsruni |
Father | Gagik I |
References
- Rouben Paul Adalian, ed. (2010). Historical Dictionary of Armenia. Scarecrow Press.
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