Keran, Queen of Armenia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Keran of Lampron |
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Portrait of King Leo II and Queen Keran of Armenia by Toros Roslin, 1262.
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| Queen consort of Armenia | |
| Tenure | 1269 - 1285 |
| Died | 28 July 1285 |
| Spouse | Leo II, King of Armenia |
| Issue …among others |
Hethum II Thoros III Sempad Isabella, Princess of Tyre Constantine I Rita, Byzantine Empress Oshin |
| House | Lambron |
| Father | Prince Hethum of Lampron |
| Mother | Unknown |
Keran of Lampron was an important queen in the history of Armenia. She was born into the noble House of Lampron. When she married Prince Leo of Armenia, she became the Queen consort. This means she was the wife of the king.
Keran was the daughter of Prince Hethum of Lampron. Her mother's name is not known. Keran had three siblings: Marianne, Alix, and Raymond.
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Becoming Queen of Armenia
Around 1262, Keran married Prince Leo of Armenia. He was the oldest son of King Hethum I. Prince Leo became King in 1270 after his father stepped down from the throne. This is called abdication.
Keran's birth name was Anna. After her husband became king, people started calling her Kir-Anna. This means "Lady Anna." Later, her name was shortened to Keran or Guerane.
What People Said About Queen Keran
Many people who lived at the same time as Queen Keran spoke highly of her. Her son, Hethum, said she had "a wonderful soul and a beautiful body."
A writer named Avetis described her as "a good friend to her husband in trouble and joy." This shows she was a supportive partner to King Leo.
Life as a Nun
After her last son was born, Queen Keran decided to become a nun. She joined the Monastery of Trazarg and took the name Theophania. Her sister Marianne might have joined her there.
Queen Keran passed away on July 28, 1285. She was buried in the Monastery of Trazarg.
Keran's Children
Queen Keran and King Leo II had sixteen children together. Many of them became important figures in history.
- A son (born around 1262, died young).
- Constantine (born June 1265, died young).
- Fimi (born around 1266, died young).
- Hethum II (born around 1267, died 1307). He became King of Armenia several times.
- Isabella (born around 1269, died before 1273).
- Thoros III (born October 1270, died 1298). He also became King of Armenia.
- Ruben (born around 1272, died young).
- Isabella (born around 1273, died before 1276).
- Sempad (born around 1276, died around 1310). He ruled as King of Armenia.
- Isabella (born around 1276, died 1323). She was Sempad's twin. She married Amalric of Lusignan, a lord from Cyprus.
- Constantine I (born around 1277, died after 1308). He also became King of Armenia.
- Rita (born around 1278, died 1333). She was renamed Maria. She married Michael IX Palaeologus, who was a co-Emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
- Theophanu (born around 1278, died 1296). She was Rita's twin. She died on her way to be married.
- Nerses (born around 1279, died 1301). He became a priest.
- Oshin (born around 1283, died 1320). He became King of Armenia.
- Alinakh (born around 1283, died 1310). He was Oshin's twin. He became a lord.
