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Varazdat
Varazdat (Greek: Βαρασδάτης της Αρμενίας; born 350 – died after 393) was the King of the Greater Armenia Kingdom from the Arshakuni dynasty, ruling from 374–378. He is also notable as a boxer, archer, wrestler, and the champion of the 393rd Olympic Games held in Ancient Greece. Varazdat ascended the throne of Greater Armenia under the patronage of the Roman Empire, succeeding Pap Arshakuni, who was assassinated by the order of Emperor Valens. Varazdat was a representative of the Arshakuni dynasty, though it is unknown whether he was a close relative of Pap. Before wearing the Armenian crown, Varazdat spent a significant part of his life in Rome and received a Greco-Roman education. Being still young, Varazdat managed royal affairs alongside his teacher, Bat Saharuni, who over time gained great influence throughout the country
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Varazdat (Greek: Βαρασδάτης της Αρμενίας; born 350 – died after 393) was the King of the Greater Armenia Kingdom from the Arshakuni dynasty, ruling from 374–378. He is also notable as a boxer, archer, wrestler, and the champion of the 393rd Olympic Games held in Ancient Greece. Varazdat ascended the throne of Greater Armenia under the patronage of the Roman Empire, succeeding Pap Arshakuni, who was assassinated by the order of Emperor Valens. Varazdat was a representative of the Arshakuni dynasty, though it is unknown whether he was a close relative of Pap. Before wearing the Armenian crown, Varazdat spent a significant part of his life in Rome and received a Greco-Roman education. Being still young, Varazdat managed royal affairs alongside his teacher, Bat Saharuni, who over time gained great influence throughout the country
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