Sames II Theosebes Dikaios

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Sames or Samos II Theosebes Dikaios was a man of Armenian[1] descent who lived in the 2nd century BC. Sames was the second king of Commagene. He was the son and successor of Ptolemaeus of Commagene.

Sames reigned as king between 130 BC-109 BC. During his reign, Sames ordered the construction of the fortress at Samosata which is now submerged by water from the Ataturk Baraji Dam. Sames died in 109 BC. His wife is unknown, his son and successor was Mithridates I Callinicus.

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  1. ^ Chahin, Mark (2001). The Kingdom of Armenia. Routlege. ISBN 0700714529. 

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