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Leo I, King of Armenia

first king of Cilician Armenia

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Leo I was the tenth lord of Armenian Cilicia, ruling from 1187 to 1219, and the first king to be crowned, in 1198/9. Leo eagerly led his kingdom alongside the armies of the Third Crusade and provided the crusaders with provisions, guides, pack animals and all manner of aid.

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Occupation: sovereign
Position held: king of Armenia
Born: 1150
Died: May 2, 1219

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Sibylla of Lusignanspouse Isabelle of Antioch, Queen of Armeniaspouse Stephanie of Armeniachild Isabella I, Queen of Armeniachild Stephen of Armeniafather Rita Paperontsimother Ruben III, Prince of Armeniasibling

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