Simon I Of Kartli
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Gender | Male |
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Died | Constantinople |
Spouse | Nestan-Darejan of Kakheti, Queen of Kartli |
House | Bagrationi dynasty |
Children | George X of Kartli |
Parents | Luarsab I of Kartli |
Tamar of Imereti | |
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ID | 1746612 |
Simon I Of Kartli Life story
Simon I the Great also known as Svimon, of the Bagrationi dynasty, was a Georgian king of Kartli from 1556 to 1569 and again from 1578 to 1599. His first tenure was marked by war against the Persian domination of Georgia. In 1569 he was captured by the Persians, and spent nine years in captivity.