Kingdom of Lori

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Լոռու Թագավորութուն Kingdom of Lori ← 979 – 1118 Kingdom of Lori c. 1017 A.D. Capital Shamshvilde, Loriberd, Matsnaberd Language(s) Armenian Religion Armenian Apostolic Church Government Monarchy King  - 979-989 A.D. Kiurike I  - 1089-1118 David II of Lori Historical era Middle Ages  - Established 979  - Kiurike I becomes the first ruler. 979  - David II transfers and rules in Matsnaberd till 1118, some of his heirs continue existence to lesser extent till later.  - Disestablished 1118

Kingdom of Lori (Armenian: Լոռու Թագավորութուն) alternatively known as the Kingdom of Tashir-Dzoraget or Kingdom of Albania, was an Armenian kingdom formed during the breakup of Bagratuni Armenia. The kingdom encompassed territories of modern-day Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

In 979 AD Smbat II gave the province of Lori to his brother Kiurike I with the title of king. The branch went on to outlive the main Ani branch.

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• Lori