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998 – 1027George I of Georgia (998-1027)Died 16 August 1027, aged 29George I ruled the Kingdom of Georgia from 1014, continuing his father Bagrat III's work of unifying the Georgian lands. His reign included prolonged conflict with the Byzantine Empire over disputed border territories in Tao-Klarjeti. He died in 1027 and was succeeded by his young son Bagrat IV.
1027Bagrat IV becomes King of GeorgiaA child king ascends the Georgian throne under regencyFollowing the death of his father George I, the nine-year-old Bagrat IV was crowned King of Georgia. His minority was marked by power struggles among the Georgian nobility during his mother's regency. Bagrat went on to reign for over four decades.