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David II of Iberia

d. 937

Member of the Georgian Bagratid dynasty of Tao-Klarjeti and titular king of Iberia/Kartli

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About David II of Iberia

David II of Iberia was a politician and royalty.

David II (died 937) was a member of the Georgian Bagratid dynasty of Tao-Klarjeti and titular king (mepe) of Iberia from 923 until his death.

The eldest son and ultimate successor of Adarnase IV of Iberia as king of Iberia, David's control was limited to the duchies of Queli-Javakheti, and Lower Tao as the core lands of Inner Iberia (Shida Kartli) were under the Abkhazian control. In spite of his royal title and unlike his father, David did not bear the traditional high Byzantine title of curopalates which was bestowed by the emperor upon David's younger brother Ashot II. As a result, David's influence and prestige were overshadowed by those of his younger brother, Ashot II. As evidenced by Constantine Porphyrogenitus's De Administrando Imperio, David only had the title of magistros which he shared with his relative Gurgen II of Tao. Both Gurgen and David resolutely opposed the Byzantine takeover of the Bagratid town of Artanuji, a fief of Gurgen's father-in-law, Ashot the Swift. During the dispute, David even arrested the Byzantine plenipotentiary, the patrikios Constans, who was dispatched to create Gurgen magistros and bring David's brother Ashot for investiture as curopalates.

David died childless, being succeeded by his brother Sumbat I.

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Important facts

Died
937
Occupation
Positions held
King

Family & relationships

Parent
Adarnase IV of Iberia

Frequently asked questions

Who was David II of Iberia?

member of the Georgian Bagratid dynasty of Tao-Klarjeti and titular king of Iberia/Kartli

When did David II of Iberia die?

David II of Iberia died in 937.

What was David II of Iberia's occupation?

David II of Iberia was a politician and royalty.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David II of Iberia

· Wikidata: Q338249

· DBpedia: David II of Iberia

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