Derenik-Ashot of Vaspurakan
Derenik-Ashot Artsruni (Armenian: Դերենիկ-Աշոտ Արծրունի, died 958/959) was the second King of Vaspurakan, from the Artsruni dynasty, succeeding his father, Gagik I, on the latter's death. He died childless in 958/959 and was succeeded by his younger brother Abusahl-Hamazasp.[1]
| Derenik-Ashot Artsruni | |
|---|---|
| King of Vaspurakan | |
| Reign | 937/943–958/959 |
| Coronation | 937/943 |
| Predecessor | Gagik I |
| Successor | Abusahl-Hamazasp |
| Died | 958/959 |
| House | Artsruni |
| Father | Gagik I |
His daughter's name was Sofy[2]
References
- Rouben Paul Adalian, ed. (2010). Historical Dictionary of Armenia. Scarecrow Press.
- Иованнес Драсханакертци. История Армении. Ереван. 1986, примм. 42
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gagik I |
King of Vaspurakan 937/943–958/959 |
Succeeded by Abusahl-Hamazasp |
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