Constantine I of Armenia
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Constantine I of Armenia (d. January 24, 1102) succeeded his father Roupen as Lord of the Mountains in 1095.
He began his reign by capturing the castle of Vahka on the upper Seyhoun River, allowing him to tax goods traveling from Ayas to the interior. Throughout his reign, he continued to expand his control over Cilicia. Upon the arrival of the First Crusade, he supplied the Crusaders with provisions and other aid, and was rewarded with the titles of Count and Baron. He had three children:
- Beatrice, married Joscelin I of Edessa.
- Thoros I of Armenia (d. 1129), succeeded him.
- Leo I of Armenia (d. 1140)
| Preceded by: Roupen I |
Lord of the Mountains 1095–1102 |
Succeeded by: Thoros I |
[edit] External link
- The Barony of Cilician Armenia (Kurkjian's History of Armenia, Ch. 27)
