Ariaramna (Cappadocia)

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Ariaramna / Ariaramnes / Ariamnes († around 225 BC) was from about 255 to about 225 BC. Ruler of Cappadocia . His name means: the Aryans pacifying .

Ariaramna was the eldest of three sons of Ariarathes II. Through a clever marriage policy - his son Ariarathes was married to the daughter of Antiochus II Stratonike - Ariaramna further expanded his position. His successor was his son Ariarathes III. , whom he appointed co-regent during his lifetime.

The most important source for the government of Ariaramnes is Diodorus .