Phraates I of Parthia

Male, Deceased Person

1969 – 1969

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Who was Phraates I of Parthia?

Phraates I of Parthia, ruler of the Parthian Empire from 176–171 BCE, succeed his father Phriapatius on the throne. Died relatively young, and appointed as his successor not one of his sons, but his brother Mithridates I.

He subdued the Amardians, mountaineers occupying eastern portion of the Elburz range, south of the Caspian Sea.

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Born
Dec 31, 1969
Religion
  • Zoroastrianism
Died
Dec 31, 1969

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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