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
King of Vaspurakan
Reign958/959–968/969
Coronation958/959
PredecessorDerenik-Ashot
SuccessorAshot-Sahak
Died968/969
IssueAshot-Sahak, Gurgen-Khachik of Vaspurakan, Seneqerim-Hovhannes
HouseArtsruni
FatherGagik I

References

  1. Rouben Paul Adalian, ed. (2010). Historical Dictionary of Armenia. Scarecrow Press.
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Derenik-Ashot
King of Vaspurakan
958/959–968/969
Succeeded by
Ashot-Sahak


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