Mithridates IV (Parthia)
Mithridates IV. , ( Persian مهرداد Mit'radāta ; † 54 BC BC ) was a Parthian king who lived from 58 BC. BC to 54 BC Ruled.
Mithridates was a son of Phraates III . Mithridates IV. And his brother Orodes II. Had murdered their father and after the death of their father they fought for the rule in Parthia. He was initially ruler in the media , but tried to expand his power over the entire empire. He asked for help from the Romans , but was refused. But his rule seems to have extended to Babylonia as well. However, after a short reign he was murdered by his brother Orodes II.
literature
- Malcolm A. Colledge: The Parthians ( Ancient peoples and places ; Vol. 59). Thames & Hudson, London 1967, p. 37.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Junianus Justinus, XLII, 4
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Phraates III. |
King of the Parthian Empire 58–54 BC Chr. |
Orodes II |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Mithridates IV. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | parthian king |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 2nd century BC BC or 1st century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 54 BC Chr. |