Phraates I of Parthia
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Phraates I of Parthia, son of Phriapatius (191–176 BC), ruled the Parthian Empire from 176 BC to 171 BC. He subdued the Mardi, a mountainous tribe in the Elburz. He died young, and appointed as his successor not one of his sons, but his brother Mithridates I (171–138 BC).
| Arsacid dynasty Born: Unknown; Died: 171 BC |
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| Preceded by: Phriapatius |
King of Parthia 176–171 BC |
Succeeded by: Mithridates I |
[edit] References
- This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain.
- Junianus Justinus, Historiarum Philippicarum, xli, 5
- Isidore of Seville, Chronica, 7
