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Kamasarye Philoteknos

2nd-century BC Bosporan queen regnant

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About Kamasarye Philoteknos

Kamasarye Philoteknos was a politician.

Camasarye II Philoctenus or Comosarye was Spartocid queen co-ruler of the Bosporan Kingdom with her husband Paerisades III from 180-160/150 BC. She was a daughter of and a granddaughter of Leucon II.

Reign Camasarye is presumably the namesake of one of her ancestors named Comosarye, another Bosporan queen of relative significance who also married her cousin named Paerisades. After the death of her grandfather Leucon II, she was presumably too young to rule as heir, so Hygiaenon, a prominent member of the aristocracy, ruled as Archon and probably as regent presumably until she or her father were of age. He ruled until 200 BC, at which point her father Spartocus became king and ruled until 180 BC.

Camasarye became queen in 180 BC and was very politically active throughout her reign as queen being mentioned in many inscriptions, such as with her and her husband Paerisades being honored at Delphi for the treatment of foreigners in their kingdom. At some point during her reign, she took the surname "Philotecnus" which means "children-adoring" possibly to show a strong bond with her children. She bore presumably two sons to Paerisades, Paerisades IV and Paerisades V, the last kings of the Bosporan Kingdom.

Prior to 160 BC, Camasarye married Argotes, who may have been a Scythian prince and a son of an individual called Isanthus.

Succession Camasarye was succeeded by her presumably eldest son Paerisades IV in 150 BC, who took the surname "Philometor" perhaps to show a strong relationship with his mother. He was then later succeeded by Paerisades V in 125 BC, the last Spartocid ruler of the Bosporan Kingdom.

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Important facts

Born
Bosporan Kingdom
Died
Panticapaeum
Occupation

Family & relationships

Spouse
Paerisades III
Child
Paerisades IV Philometor
Child
Paerisades V

Frequently asked questions

Who was Kamasarye Philoteknos?

2nd-century BC Bosporan queen regnant

When was Kamasarye Philoteknos born?

Kamasarye Philoteknos was born in Bosporan Kingdom.

When did Kamasarye Philoteknos die?

Kamasarye Philoteknos died in Panticapaeum.

What was Kamasarye Philoteknos's occupation?

Kamasarye Philoteknos was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kamasarye Philoteknos

· Wikidata: Q3192334

· DBpedia: Camasarye Philotecnus

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