George IV of Georgia
George IV (Georgian: გიორგი IV, romanized: giorgi IV) , also known as Lasha Giorgi (Georgian: ლაშა გიორგი, romanized: lasha giorgi) (1191–1223), of the Bagrationi dynasty, was a king (mepe) of Georgia from 1213 to 1223.
| George IV გიორგი IV | |||||
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Fresco of George IV Lasha | |||||
| King of Georgia | |||||
| Reign | 18 January 1213 – 18 January 1222/23 | ||||
| Coronation | 1207 as co-king | ||||
| Predecessor | Tamar | ||||
| Successor | Rusudan | ||||
| Born | 1191/4 Tabakhmela | ||||
| Died | 18 January 1222/23 (aged 31) Bagavan | ||||
| Burial | Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Mtskheta | ||||
| Spouse | Velistsikhian Aznauri's daughter | ||||
| Issue | David VII of Georgia (illegitimate) | ||||
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| Dynasty | Bagrationi | ||||
| Father | David Soslan | ||||
| Mother | Tamar of Georgia | ||||
| Religion | Georgian Orthodox Church | ||||
| Khelrtva | |||||
Some medieval sources characterize George IV as a wise ruler and brave warrior, while others point to his immoral lifestyle and addiction to mysticism and even Sufism.
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