Ruben I of Armenia

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Ruben I of Armenia (also Rhupen or Roupen) (1025–1095) was the Lord of Gobidar and Goromosol, and was the first to declare Cilician Armenia to be an independent nation.

In 1080, he launched a rebellion against the Byzantine Empire and seized the fortress of Partzerpert. He died in 1095 and was buried at the monastery of Castalon. His son Constantine I of Armenia succeeded him.

Preceded by:
(none)		 Lord of the Mountains
1080–1095		 Succeeded by:
Constantine I


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