Vonones II of Parthia
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Vonones II of Parthia ruled the Parthian Empire briefly in 51. During the reign of his brother Gotarzes II he was governor of Media, and was raised to the throne on Gotarzes' death. However, he died after a few months and was succeeded by his son Vologases I.
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Vonones II of Parthia
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| Preceded by Gotarzes II |
Great King (Shah) of Parthia 51 |
Succeeded by Vologases I |
[edit] References
- This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain.
- Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews, xx, 3, 4.
- Tacitus, Annals, xii, 14.
