David II of Lori
David II succeeded his father to the throne of the Kingdom of Tashir-Dzoraget. He ruled with his brother Abbas I. Faced with expansion of Seljuq Turks and Bagratid Georgians, he transferred his capital to Matsnaberd in 1111, where he ruled till 1118.
| David II | |
|---|---|
| Reign | Kingdom of Tashir-Dzoraget: 1089–1118 |
| Predecessor | Kiurike II |
He was succeeded by his son Kiurike III and grandson Abbas II. However, they did not have the prestige or strength of their ancestors. Upon the death of Abbas II, his sister Borin raised her son Agsartan to be heir. He in turn fathered the last member of the family Kiurike IV, who died without being succeeded.
References
- Richard G. Hovannisian (1997). The Armenian People from Ancient to Modern Times, V. 1. New York: St. Martin's Press. pp. 172.
Further reading
- Akopyan, Alexander; Vardanyan, Aram (2015). "A Contribution to Kiurikid Numismatics: Two Unique Coins of Gagik, King of Kakhet'i and of David II of Loři (Eleventh Century)". The Numismatic Chronicle. 175: 211–215. JSTOR 43859792.
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