Adobogiona the Elder
Mother of Mithridates of Pergamon
About Adobogiona the Elder
Lived 90 BC – 50 BC (aged 39–40).
Adobogiona (fl. c. 90 BC – c. 50 BC) was a Galatian princess from Anatolia. She was known as a mistress of Mithridates VI Eupator, and claimed he had fathered her children: a son, Mithridates of Pergamon, and a daughter, Adobogiona the Younger.
Adobogonia was a member of the Trokmian dynasty, rulers of Galatia; her brother was the Galatian king, Brogitaros. She was married to Menodotus, a wealthy citizen of Pergamon. A large statue of her was set up in temple of Hera in Pergamon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Adobogiona the Elder?
mother of Mithridates of Pergamon
When was Adobogiona the Elder born?
Adobogiona the Elder was born in 90 BC.
When did Adobogiona the Elder die?
Adobogiona the Elder died in 50 BC.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Adobogiona the Elder
· DBpedia: Adobogiona the Elder
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