Gnuni (Armenian: Գնունի; c. 300–800.) was a princely family in Armenia, who ruled the region of Aliovit, including the cities of Archesh, Arberani and Berkri on the northern shore of Lake Van.[1] They were an offshoot of the Orontids.[1]
Main rulers:
- Atat Gnuni c. 387, deposed
- Atom Gnuni c. 445
- Vahan Gnuni c. 451
- Atom and Arastom Gnuni c. 480
- Mjej Gnuni c. 628
- Vahan a.k.a. Dachnak c. 772
Around 772, Manazkert and Aghiovit were occupied by the Qayasite Dynasty.
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References[edit]
- ^ a b Toumanoff 1961, p. 53.
Sources[edit]
- Toumanoff, Cyril (1961). "Introduction to Christian Caucasian History: II: States and Dynasties of the Formative Period". Traditio. 17. Cambridge University Press: 1–106. doi:10.1017/S0362152900008473. JSTOR 27830424. S2CID 151524770. (registration required)