Gurgen-Khachik of Vaspurakan explained

Gurgen-Khachik
Armenian: Գուրգեն-Խաչիկ
King of Vaspurakan
Reign:991–1003
Coronation:991
Death Date:1003
Predecessor:Ashot-Sahak
Successor:Seneqerim-Hovhannes
Royal House:Artsruni
Father:Abusahl-Hamazasp

Gurgen-Khachik Artsruni (died 1003) was the fifth King of Vaspurakan, from the Artsruni dynasty. On the death of his father Abusahl-Hamazasp in 968/969, the kingdom was divided among his three sons, and Ashot-Sahak, as the eldest, retained the royal title and the suzerainty over his younger brothers.[1] On Ashot's death, Gurgen usurped the throne from Ashot's sons and reigned as king until his own death in 1003. He was succeeded as king by his brother Seneqerim-Hovhannes.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Adalian, Rouben Paul . Historical Dictionary of Armenia . 2010-05-13 . Scarecrow Press . 978-0-8108-7450-3 . 215 . en.