Mjej Gnuni

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For the Byzantine Emperor of the same name see Mezezius.

Mjej Gnuni was a Armenian commander and a monarch. ^[1]

[edit] Background

Mjej Gnuni, who held that position from around 630 until 638. David Saharuni was from middle-ranking Armenian nobility and was accused of plotting against the life of Heraclius. While being sent into exile he escaped and made his way back to Armenia. There he raised an army, defeated Mjej Gnuni, the Byzantine-appointed governor, and, by uniting various local princes, declared himself ruler of Armenia.

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