Hidarnes II

Hidarnes II Orontid
King of Armenia
Reign start of 5th cent.
Titles Yudarnes II Orontid
Predecessor Hidarnes I
Successor Hidarnes III
Royal House Armavir
Dynasty Orontid Dynasty

Hidarnes II Orontid (Armenian: Հիդարնես Բ Երվանդունի) was an Armenian King of the Orontid Dynasty who reigned at the start of the 5th century CE.

Hidarnes was the son of Hidarnes I and his successor. An epitaph was found on Armavir walls related to Hidarnes II choosing his wife. She must have perfect looks, slim body, white skin, beautiful neck, delicate nose, straight teeth. Hidarnes II had all these features and was trying to preserve the nobility of the dynasty.[1]

References

  1. ^ Hayk Khachatrian “141 Kings of the Armenians”. ISBN 99930-1-192-8