Simon I of Kartli

Georgian king of Kartli from 1556 to 1569 and again from 1578 to 1599
Person human Q2654876
Simon I of Kartli
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Simon I of Kartli

Summary

Simon I of Kartli is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1537[2]. He passed away in Yedikule Fortress[3]. He died on 1611[4]. He worked as a monarch[5] and royalty[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Simon I of Kartli died in Yedikule Fortress[3].
  • Simon I of Kartli was born on January 1, 1537[2].
  • Simon I of Kartli died on 1611[4].
  • Burial took place at Svetitskhoveli Cathedral[8].
  • Simon I of Kartli's father was Luarsab I of Kartli[9].
  • Simon I of Kartli's mother was Tamar of Imereti[10].
  • Among Simon I of Kartli's spouses was Nestan-Darejan of Kakheti, Queen of Kartli[11].
  • A child of Simon I of Kartli was George X of Kartli[12].
  • A child of Simon I of Kartli was Elene batonishvili[13].
  • Simon I of Kartli held citizenship in Georgia[14].
  • Simon I of Kartli held citizenship in Safavid Iran[15].
  • Simon I of Kartli worked as a monarch[5].
  • Simon I of Kartli worked as a royalty[6].
  • Simon I of Kartli held the position of king of Kartli and Kakheti[16].
  • Simon I of Kartli's religion is recorded as Georgian Orthodox Church[17].
  • Simon I of Kartli is recorded as male[18].
  • Simon I of Kartli's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Simon I of Kartli's family is recorded as Bagrationi dynasty[20].
  • Simon I of Kartli's noble title is recorded as king of Kartli and Kakheti[21].
  • Simon I of Kartli's Commons category is recorded as Simon I of Kartli[22].
  • Simon I of Kartli's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[23].
  • Simon I of Kartli's family name is recorded as Bagrationi[24].
  • Simon I of Kartli's given name is recorded as Simon[25].
  • Simon I of Kartli's sibling is recorded as David XI of Kartli[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Simon I of Kartli was born on January 1, 1537[2]. His father was Luarsab I of Kartli[9]. His mother was Tamar of Imereti[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch[5] and royalty[6]. Simon I of Kartli held the position of king of Kartli and Kakheti[16].

Personal Life

Simon I of Kartli was married to Nestan-Darejan of Kakheti, Queen of Kartli[11]. Children include George X of Kartli[12], a monarch[27], 1560–1606[28], of Safavid Iran[29] and Elene batonishvili[13]. His religion is recorded as Georgian Orthodox Church[17].

Death and Burial

Simon I of Kartli died on 1611[4]. He passed away in Yedikule Fortress[3]. Burial took place at Svetitskhoveli Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

Simon I of Kartli ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where did Simon I of Kartli die?

Simon I of Kartli passed away in Yedikule Fortress[3].

Who were Simon I of Kartli's parents?

Simon I of Kartli's father was Luarsab I of Kartli[9]. Simon I of Kartli's mother was Tamar of Imereti[10].

Who was Simon I of Kartli married to?

Simon I of Kartli's spouses include Nestan-Darejan of Kakheti, Queen of Kartli[11].

What did Simon I of Kartli do for work?

Simon I of Kartli worked as monarch[5] and royalty[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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