Artabanus III of Parthia
1st century Parthian prince and claimant to the Parthian throne From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Artabanus III (Parthian: ππππ ArdawΔn), incorrectly known in older scholarship as Artabanus IV,[1] was a Parthian prince who competed against his brother Pacorus II (r.β78β110) for the Parthian crown from 79/80 to 81.[1] Artabanus III's claim to the throne seems to have little support in the Parthian Empire, with the exception of Babylonia.[1] Artabanus III's most notable action was to give refuge to a Pseudo-Nero named Terentius Maximus.[2][1] Artabanus III initially agreed to lend military aid to Terentius Maximus to capture Rome, until he found about the real identity of the impostor.[2] Coin mints of Artabanus III disappear after 81, which suggests that Pacorus II had defeated him.[1]
Artabanus III ππππ | |
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![]() Coin of Artabanus III, minted at Seleucia in 80/1. | |
King of the Parthian Empire | |
Reign | 79/80 β 81 |
Predecessor | Pacorus II |
Successor | Pacorus II |
Died | 81 |
Father | Vologases I |
Religion | Zoroastrianism |
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