Mithridates II Philhellen or Mithridates II of Commagene (Mithridates in Greek: ο ΜιΘριδάτης) was a man of Armenian[1] and Greek descent who lived in the 1st century BC. He was a prince of Commagene and one of the sons of King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene. When his father died in 38 BC, he succeeded his father. According to Plutarch, he was an ally to Roman Triumvir Mark Antony. Mithridates had a brother called Antiochus II of Commagene (Antiochus in Greek: ο Αντίοχος), who was also a prince of the kingdom. In 29 BC, his brother Antiochus II was summoned to Rome by Roman Emperor Augustus, because Antiochus caused the assassination of an ambassador, whom Mithridates had sent to Rome. Antiochus II was executed on Augustus’ orders. Mithridates reigned as king of Commagene between 38 BC-20 BC. When he died in 20 BC, his son Mithridates III of Commagene succeeded him and the wife of Mithridates is unknown.
References
- ^ Chahin, Mark (2001). The Kingdom of Armenia. Routlege, pp. 190-191. ISBN 0700714529.
See also
Sources:
- Plutarch - Antony
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