Tamar of Georgia

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Tamar of Georgia born?Circa 1160
2. When did Tamar of Georgia die?January 18, 1213 (aged approximately 53)
3. Where was Tamar of Georgia born?Kingdom of Georgia
4. What is the dynasty?Bagrationi
5. What is the notable successor?Son, George IV Lasha
6. Who was Tamar of Georgia?Tamar of Georgia was a queen who ruled her country as a king. She became the first woman to be the ruler of Georgia in her own right, starting around 1184 after her father George III died.

Monarchic Succession: The established order or system by which a ruler is chosen and replaced, often hereditary.
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Patriarchal Norms: Social structures and customs where men hold primary power and authority in political, economic, and social spheres.