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 | |
| 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.
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Derenik-Ashot |
King of Vaspurakan 958/959–968/969 |
Succeeded by Ashot-Sahak |
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