Tiraios I
1st century BC king of Characene
About Tiraios I
Lived 200 BC – 100 BC.
Tiraiosi.Tiraios I was a king from 95/94 BC to 90/89 BC of Characene, a vassal state of the Parthians .
Like most kings of Characene he is known only from numismatic sources, in his case silver tetradrachms and bronze coins.
He was the first ruler of Characene whose coins described him as "Euergetes" (Benefactor) and he is also unique in that his coins bear on the reverse the goddess Tyche, while the other rulers of Characene depicted Heracles.
The Chinese explorer Gan Ying visited Characene during his reign.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tiraios I?
1st century BC king of Characene
When was Tiraios I born?
Tiraios I was born in 200 BC.
When did Tiraios I die?
Tiraios I died in 100 BC.
What nationality was Tiraios I?
Tiraios I's recorded nationality: Characene.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tiraios I. https://biography.guide/tiraios-i/
MLA: "Tiraios I." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tiraios-i/.
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