Person

Ashot III of Armenia

r. 953–977 · 10th century · Also known as Ashot III the Merciful, Ashot III of Bagratid Armenia

Ashot III, called the Merciful, was king of Bagratid Armenia. In 961 he moved the capital to Ani, which grew into a great city on the trade routes between Byzantium and Iran. He gave Kars to his brother Mushegh in 963, and his son Gurgen founded the Kingdom of Lori, creating junior Bagratid kingdoms.

Ashot III of Armenia
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Mentioned in 3 state histories

Bagratid ArmeniaKingdom of KarsKingdom of Lori

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