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Hazaraspid dynasty
Vardanan coat of arms - Iotophan variant.png
Country Vardana
Founded20 May 1323
FounderAram Hazarasp
Current headAram, Despot of Bayazet
Final rulerStepan IV
Titles
Deposition1924: Vardanan Revolution

The House of Hazaraspid, more formally the House of Hazarasp, was the final ruling dynasty of the Kingdom of Vardana from 1832 until their overthrow in 1924 during the Vardanan Revolution. From the 14th century until the 19th century, dynasts primarily served as governors of Bayazet and overlords of Hzadran and Kajnadzor.

The Hazaraspid dynasty arrived in what in Vardana in the 12th century, believed to originate from Chuya province, near the Chu River Valley in Uluujol. Merxas I Hazarasp was the first member of the dynasty to reign over the original Kingdom of Bayazet in the 12th century, and briefly rulings as Kings of Vardana. The dynasty was deposed after being integrated into the Kingdom of Vardana in the 15th century, though they remained lords of Kajnadzor and retained many of their original lands. Following the Xanthi overthrow, the dynasty re-established itseslf as Monarchs of Bayazet, and claimed the titles of the then dormant Kingdom of Varadana. The dynasty was overthrown in the 1924 revolution, where most dynasts were killed.

The head of the House of Hazarasp is Aram, Despot of Bayazet. The head of the house continues to claim all titles and dignities of the King of Vardana, though this claim is disputed by multiple claimants.

Line of succession to the Stepanian claim

Under Hazarasp dynastic succession, the King must adhere to Vardanan Apostolic Christianity in order to hold succession rights. Females may inherit the throne, though since the 19th century have been deemed ineligible if married to "foreign princes".

Jorin, Despot of Bayazet, was the second oldest, and only surviving, son of King Stepan IV through. In his lifetime, Jorin was recognized as Despot and heir to the abolished throne. Aram, Despot of Bayazet is the president of the Crown Council of Vardana.

Notes and sources
Mark Source for listing or note on exclusion from succession
I This person is not eligible to succeed the throne due to illegitimacy.
C This person is not eligible to succeed the throne due to religion.

Rulers of the Hazaraspid dynasty

Hazaraspid kingdom

Kingdom of Vardana

Name Portrait Badge Birth Consorts Death Claim
(Jure uxoris)
Tigranes V Hazarasp
(Տիգրան Դ Հազարասպ)
10 January 1830

23 October 1834
Barabas-zrinyi.jpg Royal Badge of Vardana (Hazaraspid).svg 5 September 1772
Leonopolis
Son of Ardil, Despot of Bayazet
and TBD
Maria I Xanthi
Church
19 March 1800
8 children
23 October 1834
Sophene
aged 62
Right of conquest
Marriage to Maria of Xanthi
Isaac I Hazarasp
(Իսաաc Ա Հազարասպ)
23 October 1834

5 September 1848
Януш Модест Санґушко.jpg Royal Badge of Vardana (Hazaraspid).svg 5 January 1808
Tigranaberd
Son of Tigranes V Hazarasp
and Maria of Xanthi
TBD
Church
17 September 1829
3 children
5 September 1848
Thopsia
aged 40
Son of Stepan V Hazarasp
Ardil II Hazarasp
(Արդիլ Ա Հազարասպ)
5 September 1848

1 May 1896
Gyula Boross - Portrét vojaka - M 201 - Ernest Zmeták Art Gallery.jpg Royal Badge of Vardana (Hazaraspid).svg 16 July 1831
Tigranaberd
Son of Isaac III Hazarasp
and TBD
TBD
Church
18 June 1850
10 children
1 May 1896
Hrazdan
aged 64
Son of Isaac I Hazarasp
Aram IV Hazarasp
(Արամ Բ Հազարասպ)
1 May 1896

3 January 1920
Ormai Norbert ezredes.jpg Royal Badge of Vardana (Hazaraspid).svg 23 March 1853
Tigranaberd
Son of Ardil II Hazarasp
and TBD
Elissa Ghorayeb
Church
30 July 1870
5 children
3 January 1920
Kajnadzor
aged 66
Son of Ardil II Hazarasp
Stepan IV Hazarasp
(Ստեպան Բ Հազարասպ)
3 January 1920

9 December 1923
(overthrown)
Reza Shah portrait.jpg Royal Badge of Vardana (Hazaraspid).svg 21 June 1872
Tigranaberd
Son of Aram IV Hazarasp
and Elissa Ghorayeb
(1) Delal Hazarasp
Church
26 October 1899
6 children
(2) Arine Philes
Church
7 June 1921
1 child
5 April 1924
Palace of the People
aged 51
Son of Aram IV Hazarasp

Head of the House of Hazarasp

Since the abolition of the monarchy in Vardana, the Hazaraspid dynasty has maintained a royal government in exile, headquartered in Ghish. The government in exile was established by Jorin, Despot of Bayazet, following the execution of his older brother Manuel, and proclaimed himself heir to the throne. Despot Jorin was succeeded by his eldest son, Aram, Despot of Bayazet, as head of the House of Hazarasp in 1966. If Aram were to have succeeded to the throne, he would be one of the longest reigning monarch of Vardana at 54 years, as of January 2021, second only to Emperor David VII & I, who reigned for 60 years. Aram's heir apparent is his eldest son Prince Jorin, whose heir presumptive is his own son Prince Ardil.

Pretender Portrait Badge Birth Consorts Death Claim
Jorin, Despot of Bayazet
(as Jorin I Hazarasp)
(Ձորին Ա Հազարասպ)
5 April 1924

9 June 1966
Fazlollah zahedi.jpg Royal Badge of Vardana (Hazaraspid).svg 7 November 1904
Tigranocerta
Son of Stepan IV Hazarasp
and Delal Hazarasp
Alaia of Ghant
Ghish Cathedral
19 June 1940
5 children
9 June 1966
Empress Elena Hospital
aged 61
Son of Stepan IV Hazarasp
Aram, Despot of Bayazet
(as Aram V Hazarasp)
(Արամ Դ Հազարասպ)
9 June 1966

present
John Rhys-Davies byVetulani.JPG Royal Badge of Vardana (Hazaraspid).svg 1 August 1943
Empress Elena Hospital
Son of Jorin, Despot of Bayazet
and Alaia of Ghant
Zabel, Desponia of Cilixia
Saint Edward's Church
9 August 1963
10 children
Living
age 80
Son of Stepan IV Hazarasp

See also