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David III Kuropalates

d. 1001 · 10th century · Also known as David III of Tao, David the Great Kuropalates

David III Kuropalates was a Bagratid prince of Tao in south-western Georgia from the 960s until his death in 1001. He helped Emperor Basil II defeat the rebel Bardas Skleros in 979 and was rewarded with large territories, and he built churches such as Oshki. He adopted his kinsman Bagrat III, paving the way for the unification of Georgia under one king.

David III Kuropalates
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