Varazdat
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Varazdat (Greek: Βαρασδάτης της Αρμενίας; born 350 – died after 393) was the King of the Greater Armenia Kingdom from the Arshakuni dynasty, ruling from 374–378. He is also notable as a boxer, archer, wrestler, and the champion of the 393rd Olympic Games held in Ancient Greece. Varazdat ascended the throne of Greater Armenia under the patronage of the Roman Empire, succeeding Pap Arshakuni, who was assassinated by the order of Emperor Valens. Varazdat was a representative of the Arshakuni dynasty, though it is unknown whether he was a close relative of Pap. Before wearing the Armenian crown, V
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- Royalty.name
- Varazdat
- Royalty.succession
- King of Armenia
- Royalty.reign
- 374/375–378
- Royalty.predecessor
- Pap
- Royalty.successor
- Arshak IIIVagharshak
- Royalty.house
- Arsacid
- Royalty.house type
- Dynasty
- Royalty.religion
- Armenian Apostolic
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- human
- Gender
- male
- Child
- Vramshapuh
- Occupation
- sovereign
- Sport
- boxing
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- date of birth
- 0400-01-01
- date of death
- 0400-01-01
- described by source
- Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia
- name in native language
- Վարազդատ
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- Varazdat of Armenia
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