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| The founder of Artashesian dynasty, he succeeded in unifying the Armenian lands and people into one Armenian-speaking state |
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| Ashot II (Yerkat) Bagratuni |
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| He reestablished Armenian independence after 200 years of Arab rule and founded the Armenian Kingdom |
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| Leader of national liberation (17-18 centuries), brought Armenia’s independence to the attention of international powers |
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| The first Armenian king who saw the light and accepted Christianity, helped build Holy Etchmiadzin |
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| King of the Cilician Armenian Kingdom, balancing the Crusaders with a policy of alliance and friendship with the Mongol leaders |
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| First a soldier, then a priest and scribe in the royal court, the founder of Armenian Alphabet, with Catholicos St. Sahag |
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| Leader of national liberation, led the Armenians of Artsakh and Zangezur in civilian self-defense against Persian and Ottoman oppression |
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| Catholicos, Patriarch of Constantinople, the author of “iron ladle” sermon, on Armenians’ right to self-defense |
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| Ruler of the largest Armenian state. Remembered as a tolerant king |
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| The founder of Armenian Cilician state |
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| St. Sahag’s grandson, he stood up for the Christian faith of his fathers. Tensions came to a tragic end at a battle on the field of Avarayr |
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