Pharnaces II of Phrygia
5th-century BCE ruler of the satrapy of Hellespontine Phrygia
About Pharnaces II of Phrygia
Lived 500 BC – 460 BC. Pharnaces II of Phrygia was a governor.
Pharnaces II (Old Iranian: Farnaka; fl. 430 BCE - 422 BCE) ruled the satrapy of Hellespontine Phrygia under the Achaemenid Dynasty of Persia. Hellespontine Phrygia (Greek: Ἑλλησποντιακὴ Φρυγία) comprised the lands of Troad, Mysia and Bithynia and had its seat at Daskyleion, south of Cyzicus, Mysia (near modern-day Erdek, Balıkesir Province, Turkey).
His grandfather, Artabazos I of Phrygia, was the founder of the Pharnacid dynasty. Pharnaces II followed as satrap either upon the death of his father, Pharnabazus I, or directly upon the death of his grandfather. He was succeeded by his son Pharnabazus II.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pharnaces II of Phrygia?
5th-century BCE ruler of the satrapy of Hellespontine Phrygia
When was Pharnaces II of Phrygia born?
Pharnaces II of Phrygia was born in 500 BC.
When did Pharnaces II of Phrygia die?
Pharnaces II of Phrygia died in 460 BC.
What was Pharnaces II of Phrygia's occupation?
Pharnaces II of Phrygia was a governor.
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