| Spartocus IV | |
|---|---|
| King of theBosporan Kingdom | |
| Reign | circa. 245–240 BC |
| Predecessor | Paerisades II |
| Successor | Leucon II |
| Born | Unknown Bosporan Kingdom |
| Died | circa. 240 BC Bosporan Kingdom |
| Issue |
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| Greek | Σπάρτοκος |
| House | Spartocid |
| Father | Paerisades II |
| Religion | Greek Polytheism |
Spartocus IV (Ancient Greek:Σπάρτοκος,romanized: Spartokos) was aSpartocid king of theBosporan Kingdom from 245 to 240 BC.[1]
Spartocus IV was a son ofPaerisades II and is known for an inscription in coinage after the death of his father that shows him calling himself king whilst displayingPan. His brief reign ended when his brotherLeucon II killed him, after finding out that he was sleeping with his wife Alcathoe, who later killed Leucon.[2]
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