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This is a list of kings and queens regnant of the kingdoms of Georgia before Russian annexation in 1801–1810. For more comprehensive lists, and family trees, of Georgian monarchs and rulers see Lists of Georgian monarchs .
NamePortraitReign [3]Pharnavaz I ფარნავაზი299 – 234 BCKing of Iberia.Sauromaces I საურმაგ I234 – 159 BCKing of Iberia. Son of Pharnavaz.159 – 109 BCKing of Iberia. Son-in-law and adopted ...109 – 90 BCKing of Iberia. Son of Mirian I.- 1800 AD
- Pharnavaz I
- 299 BC
- George XII
With the collapse of the Byzantine Empire in 1453, the Georgian Kingdom found itself in a difficult position. The last king of united Georgia, King Giorgi VIII (1446 – 1466), was diligent in uniting the east Georgian Kingdom (with the bloodline of King David Ulu on his father’s side) and the west Georgian Kingdom (with the bloodline of King David Narini on his mother’s side), which was ...
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North and South Carolina have a long and complicated history. Two of the 13 original colonies, they began as a single colony but were divided shortly after because it was too much land to govern. The name 'Carolina' is often attributed as an honor of King Charles I of England (1625-1649), yet that is not entirely true. What is fact is that Charles ...
Georgia was one of the original 13 colonies that became the United States. It was the last colony established and it became official in 1732, just five years after King George IIwas crowned King of England. The name 'Georgia' was clearly inspired by the new king. The suffix -ia was used often by the colonizing nations when naming new lands in honor...
In 1671, French explorers claimed a large portionof central North America for France. They named the area in honor of King Louis XIV, who reigned from 1643 until his death in 1715. The name 'Louisiana' begins with a clear reference to the king. The suffix -iana is often used to refer to a collection of objects in regards to the collector. Therefore...
Maryland also has an association with King Charles I yet, in this case, it was named for his wife. George Calvert was granted a charter in 1632 for a region east of the Potomac. The first settlement was St. Mary's and the territory was named Maryland. All of this was in honor of Henrietta Maria, queen consort of Charles I of England and daughter of...
Virginia (and subsequently West Virginia) was settled by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1584. He named this new land after the English monarch of the time, Queen Elizabeth I. But how did he get 'Virginia'out of Elizabeth? Elizabeth I was crowned in 1559 and died in 1603. During her 44 years as queen, she never married and she earned the nickname of the "Vir...
List of female monarchs. Top left: Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning female monarch, ruling as Queen of the United Kingdom for from 1952 to 2022, 70 years. Top right: Queen Victoria ruled the United Kingdom for 63 years, from 1837 to 1901; the longest at the time. Bottom left: Wilhelmina, Queen of the Netherlands for 58 years from 1890 to ...
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This is a list of kings and queens of the kingdoms of Georgia under Bagrationi dynasty before Russian annexation in 1801–1810. For more comprehensive lists, and family trees, of Georgian monarchs and rulers see Lists of Georgian monarchs.
The Georgian king wrote to the king of France, saying that he had 30,000 soldiers ready to participate in retaking the holy lands of Syria and Palestine. Ambassadors from France were respectfully received at the king’s court in 1332 and 1333. George V died in 1346. He is buried in Gelati.
"Kings & Queens" is a song by American singer Ava Max, released on March 12, 2020, through Atlantic Records as the fifth single from her debut studio album, Heaven & Hell (2020). The song was written by Max, Brett McLaughlin, Desmond Child, Hillary Bernstein, Jakke Erixson, Madison Love, Mimoza Blinsson, and producers Cirkut and RedOne.
