About Demetrius II of Abkhazia
Lived 825 – 870 (aged 44–45). Demetrius II of Abkhazia was a ruler and royalty.
Demetrius II was King of the Abkhazia from circa 855 to 864. He was the second son of Leon II of the Anchabadze dynasty. He succeeded his brother Theodosius II.
Biography Demetrius supported Armenian rebels against the Abbasid Caliphate. His army was defeated by general Bugha and Demetrius fled northward toward Alania. Bugha pursued him with a 120,000-man army, but his advance was halted by fierce resistance from the mountain fighters of Kakheti (the Tsanars) amid severe winter conditions with heavy snowfall.
Family The children of Demetrius were: Tinen, duke of Chikha (died, 871 / 877); Bagrat I Abkhazia, King of the Abkhazia from 882 until 894 AD.
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Who was Demetrius II of Abkhazia?
9th-century Georgian king
When was Demetrius II of Abkhazia born?
Demetrius II of Abkhazia was born in 825.
When did Demetrius II of Abkhazia die?
Demetrius II of Abkhazia died in 870.
What was Demetrius II of Abkhazia's occupation?
Demetrius II of Abkhazia was a ruler and royalty.
What nationality was Demetrius II of Abkhazia?
Demetrius II of Abkhazia's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Abkhazia.
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