George II of Abkhazia
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George II (Georgian: გიორგი II, Giorgi II), of the Leonid dynasty was a king of Abkhazia from 923 to 957 AD.[upper-alpha 1] His lengthy reign is regarded as a zenith of cultural flowering and political power of his realm. Despite being independent and locally titled as a Mepe (king), he is also regarded as Exousiastes,[upper-alpha 2] the title that was addressed to him by Byzantines.
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George II გიორგი II | |
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King of Abkhazia | |
Reign | 923–957 |
Predecessor | Constantine III |
Successor | Leon III |
Spouse | Helen |
Dynasty | Anchabadze (Anosid) dynasty |
Religion | Chalcedonian |
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George II continued the expansionist policy of his predecessor, aiming primarily at unification of Georgia. It took him, however, some time to assume full ruling powers as his half-brother Bagrat also claimed the crown.