Leon III of Abkhazia
Leon III ლეონ III | |
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King of Abkhazia | |
Reign | 957 – 967 |
Predecessor | George II |
Successor | Demetrius III |
Dynasty | Anchabadze |
Religion | Georgian Orthodox Church |
Leon III (
Life
He succeeded in 926 as
Soon Kvirike returned to offensive and incited also the rebellion in Kartli. In 957, George sent a large army under his son, Leon, but the king died amid the expedition, and Leon had to make peace with Kvirike ending his campaign inconclusively. Kvirike was forced to agree to the marriage of his son David, with the daughter of Leon. Unfortunately, the peace did not last long, as the princess died soon and mistrust returned between the two parties. Leon attacked Kakheti again and sacked Mukhnari, Kherki and Bazaleti; In this last place he became ill and died in 967. He was succeeded by his brother Demetrius III of Abkhazia.
In 964 Leon III extended his influence to Javakheti, during his reign was built Kumurdo Cathedral.[1][2]
Family
Leon married an unknown princess:
Issue
- Anonymous daughter, who marries David of Kakheti.
Genealogy
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References
- ^ "Kumurdo Church". Georgian patriarchate, Eparchy of Shemoqmedi. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
- ^ "Kumurdo". Parliament of Georgia. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
Bibliography
- Marie-Félicité Brosset, Histoire de la Géorgie depuis l'Antiquité jusqu'au XIXe siècle, v. 1–7, Saint-Pétersbourg, 1848–58, p. 285-286.