Vonones II of Parthia

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.

Legacy

Despite a relatively short reign, he had 5 sons who held the thrones of Parthia and Armenia. These sons were Vologases I; Pacorus II; Osroes I; Mithridates IV and Tiridates I of Armenia.

Vonones II of Parthia Arsacid dynasty
Preceded by Gotarzes II	Great King (Shah) of Parthia 51	Succeeded by Vologases I

References

This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews, xx, 3, 4.
Tacitus, Annals, xii, 14.