Ariaspes
Persian prince, son of Artaxerxes II
About Ariaspes
Lived 500 BC – 400 BC.
Ariaspes (; died between 360 and 358 BC) was one of the three legitimate sons of Artaxerxes II of Persia. He was, after the death of his eldest brother Darius, driven to commit suicide by the intrigues of his other brother, Ochus. He was called "Ariarates" by the Roman historian Justin.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ariaspes?
Persian prince, son of Artaxerxes II
When was Ariaspes born?
Ariaspes was born in 500 BC.
When did Ariaspes die?
Ariaspes died in 400 BC.
What nationality was Ariaspes?
Ariaspes's recorded nationality: Achaemenid Empire.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ariaspes. https://biography.guide/ariaspes/
MLA: "Ariaspes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ariaspes/.
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