Meherdates of Parthia
1st century Parthian prince who competed against Gotarzes II for the Parthian crown
About Meherdates of Parthia
Meherdates of Parthia was a monarch.
Meherdates ( Mihrdāt) was a Parthian prince who competed against Gotarzes II for the Parthian crown from 49 to 51 AD. A son of Vonones I , he was ultimately defeated and captured by Gotarzes II, who spared him, but had his ears mutilated, an act that disqualified him from inheriting the throne.
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1st century Parthian prince who competed against Gotarzes II for the Parthian crown
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