Gagik I , also spelt Khachik (reigned 989 - 1020) was a Bagratid King of Armenia. His brother Smbat II the Conqueror (reigned 977-989) preceded him. For the video game developers, see 989 Studios. ... Events Hospice built in Jerusalem by Knights Hospitaller City of Saint-Germain-en-Laye founded Third Italian campaign of Henry II of Germany Canute the Great codifies the laws of England Births Harold II of England (approximate) Empress Agnes of Poitou, regent of the Holy Roman Empire (d. ... The Bagratuni or Bagratid royal dynasty of Armenia (Armenian: Բագրատունյաց Արքայական Տոհմ or Bagratunyac Arqayakan Tohm) is a royal family whose branches formerly ruled many regional polities, including Armenian lands of Syunik, Lori, Vaspurakan, Kars, Taron, and Tayk. ... Hayk (Haig) c. ... Smbat II King of Armenia (977-990), son of Ashot III and ruled in Ani. ... Events Births Deaths Hunain ibn Ishaq, Egyptian physician Categories: 977 ... For the video game developers, see 989 Studios. ...

Gagik followed the footsteps of his predecessors in building churches and religious buildings. After his death, his elder son, Smbat III, was crowned king while his younger son, Ashot, rebelled against Smbat and proclaimed his independence in the Kingdom of Lori-Joraget. Smbat III also known as Ohannes Smbat, was crowned king Smbat III “He was peace-loving, and an incompetent person as far as concerning handling weapons and warfare, which was strongly related to his heavily overweight person During the reign of Smbat III, an Armenian-Georgian great feudal lord, David... The kingdom of Lori-Joraget through 980 c. ...