Orodes III 𐭅𐭓𐭅𐭃 | |
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King of Kings | |
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King of theParthian Empire | |
Reign | 4 – 6 |
Predecessor | Phraates V andMusa |
Successor | Vonones I |
Died | 6 |
Dynasty | Arsacid dynasty |
Religion | Zoroastrianism |
Orodes III (also spelledUrud III;Parthian:𐭅𐭓𐭅𐭃Wērōd) was king of theParthian Empire from 4 to 6 AD.[1] Albeit he was anArsacid, his lineage is unknown.[2] He was raised to the throne by the nobility two years after the death of the previous co-rulers,Phraates V andMusa (r. 2 BC – 4 AD).[1] Information regarding the brief reign of Orodes III is lacking.[3] He was killed after a reign of 2 years.[1] He was succeeded byVonones I.[1]
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: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of November 2024 (link)Orodes III of Parthia Died: 6 | ||
Preceded by | King of the Parthian Empire 4–6 | Succeeded by |