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Ruben III, Prince of Armenia

1145 – 1187

Ruler of Cilician Armenia

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About Ruben III, Prince of Armenia

Lived 1145 – 1187 (aged 41–42). Ruben III, Prince of Armenia was a monarch.

Ruben III , also Roupen III, Rupen III, or Reuben III, (1145 – Monastery of Drazark,

On 4 February 1181/3 February 1182 he married Isabella of Toron, daughter of Humphrey III of Toron. Before Roupen's 1188 death, Levon became the new ruler.

Marriage and children (4 February 1181 – 3 February 1182) Isabella of Toron, a daughter of Humphrey III of Toron and Stephanie of Milly Alice (1182 – after 1234), the wife firstly of Hethum of Sassoun, secondly of Count Raymond IV of Tripoli, and thirdly of Vahram of Korikos Philippa (1183 – before 1219), the wife firstly of Shahanshah of Sassoun, and secondly of Theodore I Laskaris, emperor of Nicaea

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Important facts

Born
1145, Drazark monastery
Birth century
12th century
Died
6 May 1187, Drazark monastery
Occupation
Monarch
Positions held
List of monarchs of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia
Also known as
Ruben III, Roupen III, "Lord of the Mountains"

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ruben III, Prince of Armenia?

ruler of Cilician Armenia

When was Ruben III, Prince of Armenia born?

Ruben III, Prince of Armenia was born in 1145 in Drazark monastery.

When did Ruben III, Prince of Armenia die?

Ruben III, Prince of Armenia died on 6 May 1187 in Drazark monastery.

What was Ruben III, Prince of Armenia's occupation?

Ruben III, Prince of Armenia was a monarch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ruben III, Prince of Armenia

· Wikidata: Q992945

· DBpedia: Ruben III

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