George II of Abkhazia
George II (Georgian: გიორგი II, Giorgi II), of the Leonid dynasty was a king of Abkhazia from 923 to 957 AD. His lengthy reign is regarded as a zenith of cultural flowering and political power of his realm. Despite being independent and locally titled as a Mepe (king), he is also regarded as Exousiastes, the title that was addressed to him by Byzantines.
| George II გიორგი II | |
|---|---|
Façade stone of the Khuap church with the Georgian asomtavruli inscription probably commemorating George II | |
| King of Abkhazia | |
| Reign | 923–957 |
| Predecessor | Constantine III |
| Successor | Leon III |
| Spouse | Helen |
| Dynasty | Anchabadze (Anosid) dynasty |
| Religion | Chalcedonian |
George II continued the expansionist policy of his predecessor, aiming primarily at unification of Georgia. It took him, however, some time to assume full ruling powers as his half-brother Bagrat also claimed the crown.
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