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Leo II or Leon II was king of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, ruling from 1269/1270 to 1289. He was the son of King Hetoum I and Queen Isabella and was a member of the House of Lampron.
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politics · King of Armenian Cilicia from 1269/70 to 1289 · monarch · sovereign · also Leo II, Leo II, King of Armenia, Leo III of Armenia, II
Born 24 January 1236 · Died 6 February 1289 · Q743783
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The king [Leo II] properly maintains justice in his land, and is a vassal of the Tartars. There are many cities and villages, and everything in abundance.(...) In the past, men were courageous at war, but today they are vile and chetive, and don't have other talents than drink properly.
Another damned fat book, Mr. Gibbon? Scribble, scribble, scribble, eh Mr. Gibbon?
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“The king [Leo II] properly maintains justice in his land, and is a vassal of the Tartars. There are many cities and villages, and everything in abundance.(...) In the past, men were courageous at war, but today they are vile and chetive, and don't have other talents than drink properly.”
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“Another damned fat book, Mr. Gibbon? Scribble, scribble, scribble, eh Mr. Gibbon?”
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Died 1289-02-06.
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Career landmark: coronation.
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Born 1236-01-24.
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