Artabanus III of Parthia
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Artabanus III of Parthia was a rival for the crown of the Parthian Empire during the reign of Pacorus II, against whom he revolted; his own reign extended from about 80 to 90. On a coin of 80 he calls himself Arsaces Artabanus. He was strong enough at one point to support a pretender to the Roman Empire who rose in Asia Minor under the name of Roman Emperor Nero, but ultimately could not maintain himself against Pacorus.
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- This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain.
- Zonaras xi, 18.
| Preceded by: Pacorus II |
King of Parthia | Succeeded by: Pacorus II |
