Artumpara
4th-century BC dynast of Lycia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Artumpara, also Arttum̃para, Artembares (Persian name, *Rtambura, self-identified as "the Mede) was an Achaemenid Satrap of Lycia circa 400-370 BCE.[1] He was involved in the Great Satraps' Revolt on the side of central Achaemenid authority in 366-360 BCE, helping to put down the rebel Datames.[2][3] He is well known for his coinage.[4]
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Allegiance | Achaemenid Empire |
Years of service | fl. 400 – 370 BC |
Rank | Dynast of Lycia |
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For other people named Artumpara, Arttum̃para, or Artembares, see Artembares (disambiguation).
Artumpara is known to have competed for power with another man named Mithrapata.[5] It is thought he was defeated by Perikle.[2]