Vologases VI of Parthia (in Persian: بلاش ششم Balash) succeeded his father Vologases V of Parthia (191–208) to the throne of the Parthian Empire in 208. Soon after his accession his brother Artabanus IV (216–224) rebelled against him, and became master of the greater part of the empire. However, Vologases VI maintained himself in a part of Babylonia: his dated coins reach down to 228.
Meanwhile Ardashir I (226–241), the founder of the Sassanid Dynasty, had defeated and killed Artabanus IV in 226 and conquered the eastern provinces of Parthia. Over the next few years, Ardashir I further expanded his new empire, and must have driven out or defeated Vologases VI soon after 228.
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Vologases VI of Parthia
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| Preceded by Vologases V |
Great King (Shah) of Parthia 208–228 |
Succeeded by Ardashir I of Persia |