Oshin of Armenia (1282 – July 20, 1320) was king of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, ruling from 1307 to 1320. For broader historical context, see 1280s and 13th century. ... July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 164 days remaining. ... Events January 20 - Dante - Quaestio de Aqua et Terra January 20 - Duke Wladyslaw Lokietek becomes king of Poland April 6 - The Scots reaffirm their independence by signing the Declaration of Arbroath. ... Armenian Cilicia and Crusader States Cilicia The Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia (sometimes referred to as Armenia Minor or Lesser Armenia) was a state formed in the Middle Ages by Armenian refugees fleeing the Seljuk invasion of Armenia. ... Events July - The Knights Hospitaller begin their conquest of Rhodes. ... Events January 20 - Dante - Quaestio de Aqua et Terra January 20 - Duke Wladyslaw Lokietek becomes king of Poland April 6 - The Scots reaffirm their independence by signing the Declaration of Arbroath. ...

Oshin became king on the death of his nephew Leo IV and brother Hethum at the hands of Bilarghu, and initiated his reign by raising an army and driving out the Mongols. He favored a union of the Armenian and Roman churches, which aroused no little popular discontent. In 1309, he had his wife's uncle Oshin, Marshal of Armenia, executed for the murder of Thoros III. Leo (or Leon) IV of Armenia (1289-1307) was king of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, ruling from 1303 to 1307, along with his uncle Hethum II. He was the son of Thoros III of Armenia and Margaret de Lusignan, daughter of King Hugh III of Cyprus. ... Hethum (or Hetoum) II of Armenia (1266-August, 1307) was king of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, ruling from 1289 to 1293, 1295 to 1296 and 1299 to 1303. ... The Mongols are an ethnic group that originated in what is now Mongolia, Russia, and China. ... Catholic Church redirects here. ... Events August 15 - The city of Rhodes surrenders to the forces of the Knights of St. ... Thoros III of Armenia (c. ...

His sister Isabella of Armenia had married Amalric of Tyre, and when Amalric usurped the government of Cyprus from his brother Henry II of Cyprus, Henry was held in Armenia by Oshin. He was, however, released and returned to Cyprus on the assassination of Amalric in 1310. There have been several women known as Isabella (or Zabel) of Armenia. ... Amalric, Prince of Tyre (c. ... Henry II of Jerusalem (died 1324) was the last king of Jerusalem and at the same time ruled as King of Cyprus. ... Events May 11 - In France, 64 members of the Knights Templar are burned at the stake for heresy Abulfeda becomes governor of Hama. ...

Oshin was married three times:

—First to his cousin, Isabel of Korikos, by whom he had one son, Leo (born 1309). She died in 1310. King Levon V doing justice by Sarkis Pitzak, 1331 Leo (also Leon or Levon) V of Armenia (1309 – August 28, 1341) was king of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, ruling from 1320 to 1341. ... Events August 15 - The city of Rhodes surrenders to the forces of the Knights of St. ... Events May 11 - In France, 64 members of the Knights Templar are burned at the stake for heresy Abulfeda becomes governor of Hama. ...

—Second to Isabelle of Lusignan, daughter of the King Hugh III of Cyprus and widow of Constantine of Neghir, Lord of Partzerpert. Oshin divorce her before 1316. Isabelle died in 1319. Hugh III of Cyprus, Hugh I of Jerusalem, Hugh of Antioch or Hugh of Lusignan (died March 24, 1284), King of Cyprus 1267–1284 and King of Jerusalem 1268–1284, was the son of Henry of Antioch and Isabella of Cyprus, the daughter of Hugh I of Cyprus. ... Events Pope John XXII elected to the papacy. ... Events Magnus VII ascends the throne of Norway and unites the country with Sweden. ...

—Third to Jeanne of Anjou on February, 1316 in Tarsus. She bore him one son, George (1316-after 1323). Events Pope John XXII elected to the papacy. ... Events Pope John XXII elected to the papacy. ... Events Canonization of Saint Thomas Aquinas Lithuania: Vilnius becomes capital August 12 - The Treaty of Nöteborg between Sweden and Novgorod (Russia) is signed, regulating the border for the first time Pharos of Alexandira Lighthouse (one of the Seven Wonders of the world) is destroyed by a series of earthquakes...

On his death on July 20, 1320, Oshin was succeeded by his minor son Leo V. Oshin was popularly believed to be poisoned by his cousin (and brother-in-law) Oshin of Corycos. July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 164 days remaining. ... Events January 20 - Dante - Quaestio de Aqua et Terra January 20 - Duke Wladyslaw Lokietek becomes king of Poland April 6 - The Scots reaffirm their independence by signing the Declaration of Arbroath. ...

Leo (or Leon) IV of Armenia (1289-1307) was king of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, ruling from 1303 to 1307, along with his uncle Hethum II. He was the son of Thoros III of Armenia and Margaret de Lusignan, daughter of King Hugh III of Cyprus. ... Armenian Cilicia and Crusader States Cilicia The Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia (sometimes referred to as Armenia Minor or Lesser Armenia) was a state formed in the Middle Ages by Armenian refugees fleeing the Seljuk invasion of Armenia. ... King Levon V doing justice by Sarkis Pitzak, 1331 Leo (also Leon or Levon) V of Armenia (1309 – August 28, 1341) was king of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, ruling from 1320 to 1341. ...

Bibliography

• T.S.R. Boase, editor. The Cilician Kingdom of Armenia. Scottish Academic Press, 1978.