Gnuni

Gnuni

Gnuni

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Gnuni (Armenian: Գնունի; c. 300–800.) was a princely family in Armenia, who ruled the region of Aliovit, including the cities of Archesh, Arberani and Berkri on the northern shore of Lake Van.[1] They were an offshoot of the Orontids.[1]

Main rulers:

  • Atat Gnuni c. 387, deposed
  • Atom Gnuni c. 445
  • Vahan Gnuni c. 451
  • Atom and Arastom Gnuni c. 480
  • Mjej Gnuni c. 628
  • Vahan a.k.a. Dachnak c. 772

Around 772, Manazkert and Aghiovit were occupied by the Qayasite Dynasty.

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References

  1. [1]
    Toumanoff 1961, p. 53.

Sources

  • Toumanoff, Cyril (1961). "Introduction to Christian Caucasian History: II: States and Dynasties of the Formative Period". Traditio. 17. Cambridge University Press: 1–106. doi:10.1017/S0362152900008473. JSTOR 27830424. S2CID 151524770. (registration required)


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