Theodosius II of Abkhazia
Theodosius II (Georgian: თეოდოს II) was King of the Abkhazia from circa 828 to 855. He was the son and successor of Leon II of the Anchabadze dynasty.
| Theodosius II თეოდოს II | |
|---|---|
| King of Abkhazia | |
| Reign | 828 - 855 |
| Predecessor | Leon II |
| Successor | Demetrius II |
| Dynasty | Anchabadze |
Life
Theodosius II supported his relative Ashot I of Iberia, ruler of Tao-Klarjeti, against Principality of Kakheti and its ally Arab emir of Tiflis, that invaded Inner Iberia (Shida Kartli), as a result Kakhetians were pushed from central Iberian lands[1] to east of the Ksani River. In 837, Byzantine Emperor Theophilos sent patrikios Bardas together with the general Theophobos in a campaign against the Abkhazians, but the Byzantines were defeated.[2][3]
Theodosius II died without heir and he was succeeded by his younger brother Demetrius II of Abkhazia, who disputed the throne for many years.
Genealogy
References
- Suny 1994, pp. 29-30.
- PmbZ, Bardas (#791/corr.).
- ODB, "Bardas" (P. A. Hollongsworth, A. Cutler), pp. 255–256.
Sources
- Marie-Félicité Brosset, Histoire de la Géorgie.
| Preceded by Leon II |
King of Abkhazia 828–855 |
Succeeded by Demetrius II |
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