George IX of Imereti

George IX, of the Bagrationi dynasty, was king of Imereti in 1741.

Biography

The third son of George VII of Imereti by his wife Tamar, he was enthroned after his brother Alexander V was ousted in the Ottoman-sponsored coup. Later that year, he was rescinded and Alexander regained the crown. George went into exile to his father-in-law George Lipartiani in Mingrelia, but was allowed to return to Imereti during the reign of his nephew, Solomon I.

Personal life

George IX was married to Mzekhatun Lipartiani, daughter of Prince Giorgi Lipartiani. They had two sons and three daughters:

Princess Elene, who was married to Giorgi, son of Rostom, Duke of Racha.
Prince Rostom
Princess Mzekhatun, who was married to Prince Papuna Tsereteli.
David II, King of Imereti.
Princess Darejan, who was married to Prince Simon Abashidze.