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Abusahl-Hamazasp of Vaspurakan

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10th-century King of Vaspurakan
Abusahl-Hamazasp
Աբուսահլ-Համազասպ Արծրունի
King of Vaspurakan
Engraving on the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Aghtamar
Reign958/959–968/969
Coronation958/959
PredecessorDerenik-Ashot
SuccessorAshot-Sahak
Died968/969
IssueAshot-Sahak, Gurgen-Khachik of Vaspurakan, Seneqerim-Hovhannes
HouseArtsruni
FatherGagik I

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.

References

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


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