George I of Georgia

George I (c. 1000–1027), son of Bagrat III, succeeded in 1014 as second king of a unified Georgia. He had to recognize Kakhetian independence, but his reign was dominated by war with Byzantium: claiming Tao, he fought Emperor Basil II and was defeated at Shirimni in 1021.

He backed a revolt of Byzantine generals in 1022, then lost again at Basiani. Peace terms sent his son Bagrat hostage to Constantinople and cost him Tao and fourteen fortresses. He died on 16 August 1027.