Orodes III of Parthia

Coin of Orodes III

Orodes III (Persian: ارد سوم) was raised to the throne of the Parthian Empire around 4 AD by the magnates after the death of Phraates V (reigned ca. 2 BC AD 4). He was killed after a short reign "on account of his extreme cruelty" (Josephus). After his death, Phraates V's brother Vonones I (reigned ca. 812) tried to assume the throne, but a civil war with Artabanus III (reigned ca. 1038) followed.

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Orodes III of Parthia
Born: Unknown Died: AD 6
Preceded by
Musa and Phraates V
Great King (Shah) of Parthia
AD 4–6
Succeeded by
Vonones I


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