About Arshak II of Iberia
Lived 1 BC – AD 1 (aged 0–1). Arshak II of Iberia was a monarch.
Artaxias II or Arsuk (არსუკ) (died in 1 AD), was a member of the Nimrodid Dynasty and was a king (mepe) of Iberia (Kartli, eastern Georgia) from c. 20 BC to 1 AD.
According to a legendary account from the medieval Georgian annals, he was a descendant of Nimrod and Parnavaz through his father, Mirian II, and was a member of the Arshakuniani dynasty through his mother. Arsuk has to deal with the return of the exiled Pharnabazid prince Aderki (son of Kartam, adopted son of Bratman). In an ensuing battle between the two, Aderki emerged victorious and became king.
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Who was Arshak II of Iberia?
also known as Artaxias II of Iberia
When was Arshak II of Iberia born?
Arshak II of Iberia was born in 1 BC.
When did Arshak II of Iberia die?
Arshak II of Iberia died in AD 1.
What was Arshak II of Iberia's occupation?
Arshak II of Iberia was a monarch.
What nationality was Arshak II of Iberia?
Arshak II of Iberia's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Iberia.
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