Keran, Queen of Armenia
| Keran of Lampron | |
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| Queen consort of Armenia | |
Portrait of King Leo II and Queen Keran of Armenia by Toros Roslin, 1262.
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| Died | 28 July 1285 |
| Spouse | Hethum 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 (before 1262 – 28 July 1285) was a by-birth member of the House of Lampron and by marriage Queen consort of Armenia.
She was the daughter of Prince Hethum of Lampron by his unknown wife, who probably was from Frankish origin. She had three known siblings: Marianne, Alix (later wife of Balian d'Ibelin, Seneschal of Cyprus), and Raymond, Lord of Michael'gla.
Before 15 January 1262/14 January 1263, Keran married Prince Leo of Armenia, eldest son and heir of King Hethum I, who became in King after his father's abdication in 1270. Born Anna, she was called Kir-Anna (Lady Anna) after her husband take the throne. This name was later shortened to Keran, or Guerane.
Many words of praise were made about Queen Keran by her contemporaries. Her son Hethum claimed that "she had a wonderful soul and a beautiful body." The chronicler and scribe Avetis, described her as "a good friend to her husband in trouble and joy."
After the birth of her last son, Keran became a nun and entered the Monastery of Trazarg, assuming the name of Theophania. She was probably joined there by her sister Marianne. She died on 28 July 1285 and was buried in the Monastery.
Queen Keran bore her husband sixteen children:
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