Demetrius II of Abkhazia
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| Demetrius II დემეტრე II | |
|---|---|
| King of Abkhazia | |
| Reign | 855–864 |
| Predecessor | Theodosius II |
| Successor | George I |
| Dynasty | Anchabadze |
Demetrius II (Georgian: დემეტრე II) was King of the Abkhazia from circa 855 to 864. He was the second son of Leon II of the Anchabadze dynasty. He succeeded his brother Theodosius II.
Demetrius supported Armenian rebels against the Abbasid Caliphate. His army was defeated by general Bugha and Demetrius fled northward toward Alania. Bugha pursued him with a 120,000-man army, but his advance was halted by fierce resistance from the mountain fighters of Kakheti (the Tsanars)[1] amid severe winter conditions with heavy snowfall.[2]
Issue
Demetrius married an unknown princess:
- Tinen, duke of Chikha (died, 871 / 877);
- Bagrat I Abkhazia, King of the Abkhazia from 882 until 894 AD.
