Nicomedes II Epiphanes

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Nicomedes II Epiphanes was the king of Bithynia from 149 to c. 127 BC. He was fourth in descent from Nicomedes I and was the son of Prusias II.

He was so popular with the people that his father sent him to Rome to limit his influence. However in Rome, he also gained favor from the Roman Senate, forcing Prusias to send an emissary with secret orders to assassinate him. But the emissary revealed the plot, and persuaded the prince to rebel against his father.

Supported by Attalus II, king of Pergamum, he was completely successful, and ordered his father to be put to death at Nicomedia. During his long reign Nicomedes adhered steadily to the Roman alliance, and assisted them against Aristonicus of Pergamum.

He was succeeded by his son.

Preceded by Prusias II

King of Bithynia 149 BC – 127 BC

Succeeded by Nicomedes III

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• This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain.