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David II of Lori

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Predecessor
  
Kiurike II

Great-grandparents
  
Kiurike I

Grandparents
  
David I Anhoghin

Parents
  
Kiurike II of Lori

Name
  
David of


Reign
  
Kingdom of Tashir-Dzoraget: 1089–1118

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.

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

David II of Lori Wikipedia