Diodotos II
Diodotos II was a king of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom , who lived around 239 to 235 BC. Ruled. He was the son of his predecessor Diodotus I. He made an agreement with the Parthian king Arsakes I to fight together against the Seleucid Empire . Diodotos II was overthrown by the usurper Euthydemus I.
Classic authors
- Justin xli. 4 (there referred to as Theodotus)
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Diodotos I. |
Greco-Bactrian King 239–235 BC Chr. |
Euthydemus I. |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Diodotos II |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Theodotus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | King of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 3rd century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | after 235 BC Chr. |