Hethum II, King of Armenia (born 1266)

Hethum II

King of Cilician Armenia (1266–1307)

Hethum II, OFM was king of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia from 1289 to 1293, 1295 to 1296 and 1299 to 1303, while Armenia was a subject state of the Mongol Empire. He abdicated twice to take vows with the Franciscans, while still remaining the power behind the throne as "Grand…