Ariobarzanes I (Cappadocia)
Ariobarzanes I. Philorhomaios was from 95 BC. Until 63 or 62 BC BC King of Cappadocia . He came from a noble family and was elected the new king after the line of Ariarathes died out . His reign was constantly challenged by Tigranes II of Armenia. He was supported by the Roman protecting power. The portraits of Ariobarzanes I on coins show his aging in a realistic style without recognizable idealization and thus follow Hellenistic models.
His son Ariobarzanes II Philopator succeeded him on the throne after his abdication.
literature
- Hans Georg Gundel : Ariobarzanes . In: The Little Pauly . dtv, Munich 1979, Vol. 1, Sp. 548.
- Benedikt Niese : Ariobarzanes 5 . In: Paulys Realencyclopadie der classischen Antiquity Science (RE). Volume II, 1, Stuttgart 1895, Col. 833 f.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Ariarathes IX. |
King of Cappadocia 95–62 BC Chr. |
Ariobarzanes II. |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ariobarzanes I. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Ariobarzanes I. Philorhomaios |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Ruler in Cappadocia |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 2nd century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1st century BC Chr. |