Constantine II, Prince of Armenia explained

Constantine II
Կոստանդին Բ
Lord of Cilicia
Succession:Lord of Armenian Cilicia
Reign:1129/1130
Predecessor:Thoros I
Successor:Leo I
House:Roupenians
Father:Thoros I
Death Date:after February 17, 1129

Constantine II[1] (Armenian: Կոստանդին Բ), also Kostandin II, (unknown – after February 17, 1129) was the fourth lord of Armenian Cilicia (1129/1130[1]).

The Chronique Rimée de la Petite Arménie (“The Rhymed Chronicle of Armenia Minor”) of Vahram of Edessa records that he was the son of Thoros I, lord of Armenian Cilicia. His mother's name is not known.

He died a few months after his father's death in the course of a palace intrigue.[1] Vahram of Edessa, the historian tells us that he was cast into prison and poisoned to death.[2]

Other historians (e.g., Jacob G. Ghazarian, Vahan M. Kurkjian) suggest that Thoros I died without a male heir[2] and was succeeded by Leon I.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Runciman, Steven . A History of the Crusades – Volume II.: The Kingdom of Jerusalem and the Frankish East: 1100–1187.
  2. Book: Ghazarian, Jacob G. . The Armenian Kingdom in Cilicia during the Crusades: The Integration of Cilician Armenians with the Latins (1080–1093).
  3. Web site: A History of Armenia. Bill Thayer. Website. 2005-04-05. Vahan M. Kurkjian. 2009-07-19.