Varaz Grigor

Varaz Grigor was the first known Mihranid king of Caucasian Albania from 628 until his death in 638, he was Prince of Gardman before his baptism. He was acknowledged as king of Caucasian Albania by Heraclius during his invasion of Caucasus. He was converted to Christianity from Zoroastrianism by Catholicos Viro. He was succeeded by his second son Javanshir.

Varaz Grigor
King of Caucasian Albania
Prince of Gardman
Reign628–638
PredecessorVachagan III (last known ruler)
SuccessorJavanshir
Died638
ConsortHouridukht
IssueVaraz Peroz
Javanshir
Helen of Albania (married to Grigor Mamikonian)
Jesuit Khosrow
Varazman
DynastyMihranids
FatherVardan the Brave
ReligionChurch of Caucasian Albania

References

    Sources
    • Kałankatuac̣i, M., The History of the Caucasian Albanians (Oxford University Press, 1961), p. 109.
    • Zuckerman, Constantin (2020). "The Caucasus between Byzantium and the Caliphate (9th-10th c.)". In Hoyland, Robert (ed.). From Albania to Arrān: The East Caucasus between the Ancient and Islamic Worlds (ca. 330 BCE–1000 CE). Gorgias Press. pp. 149–191. ISBN 978-1463239886.


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