Vakhtang I of Iberia

King of Iberia (440-502)
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Vakhtang I of Iberia
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Vakhtang I of Iberia

Summary

Vakhtang I of Iberia is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mtskheta[2]. He was born on January 1, 440[3]. He died in Ujarma[4]. He died on January 1, 502[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and royalty[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (244 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Vakhtang I of Iberia's place of birth was Mtskheta[2].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia died in Ujarma[4].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia was born on January 1, 440[3].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia was born on 442[9].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia died on January 1, 502[5].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia is buried at Svetitskhoveli Cathedral[10].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia's father was Mihrdat V of Iberia[11].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia's mother was Sagdukht[12].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia was married to Balendukht[13].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia was married to Elene[14].
  • A child of Vakhtang I of Iberia was Dachi of Iberia[15].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia held citizenship in Kingdom of Iberia[16].
  • Georgian was Vakhtang I of Iberia's native language[17].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia's professions included politician[6].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia worked as a royalty[7].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia held the position of King of Iberia[18].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia's religion is recorded as Georgian Orthodox Church[19].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[20].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia is recorded as male[21].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia's family is recorded as Chosroid dynasty[23].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia's Commons category is recorded as Vakhtang I of Iberia[24].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia's canonization status is recorded as saint[25].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia's given name is recorded as Vakhtang[26].
  • Vakhtang I of Iberia's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Vakhtang I of Iberia was born in Mtskheta[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 440[3] and 442[9]. His father was Mihrdat V of Iberia[11]. His mother was Sagdukht[12]. Georgian was his native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and royalty[7]. Vakhtang I of Iberia held the position of King of Iberia[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Balendukht[13], a monarch[28], of Sasanian Empire[29] and Elene[14]. A child of Vakhtang I of Iberia was Dachi of Iberia[15]. Religious affiliations include Georgian Orthodox Church[19], a national Church[30], in Georgia[31], founded in 0500[32], headquartered in Tbilisi[33] and Eastern Orthodoxy[20], a Christian denominational family[34].

Death and Burial

Vakhtang I of Iberia died on January 1, 502[5]. He passed away in Ujarma[4]. Burial took place at Svetitskhoveli Cathedral[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Vakhtang I of Iberia include Order of Vakhtang Gorgasali[35], an order[36], in Georgia[37], founded in 1992[38]; 79086 Gorgasali[39], an asteroid[40]; Vakhtang Gorgasali's statue, Tbilisi[41], a monument[42], in Georgia[43], founded in 1961[44]; and Gorgasali Square[45], a square[46], in Georgia[47].

Why It Matters

Vakhtang I of Iberia ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (244 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Order of Vakhtang Gorgasali[35], an order[36], in Georgia[37], founded in 1992[38]; 79086 Gorgasali[39], an asteroid[40]; Vakhtang Gorgasali's statue, Tbilisi[41], a monument[42], in Georgia[43], founded in 1961[44]; and Gorgasali Square[45], a square[46], in Georgia[47].

FAQs

Where was Vakhtang I of Iberia born?

Vakhtang I of Iberia's place of birth was Mtskheta[2].

Where did Vakhtang I of Iberia die?

Vakhtang I of Iberia passed away in Ujarma[4].

Who were Vakhtang I of Iberia's parents?

Vakhtang I of Iberia's father was Mihrdat V of Iberia[11]. Vakhtang I of Iberia's mother was Sagdukht[12].

Who was Vakhtang I of Iberia married to?

Vakhtang I of Iberia's spouses include Balendukht[13] and Elene[14].

What did Vakhtang I of Iberia do for work?

Vakhtang I of Iberia worked as politician[6] and royalty[7].

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  5. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [7] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [9] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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