Archelaus facts for kids

Archelaus is a name that many important people from history and myths have shared. This page helps you learn about some of the famous individuals who had this name.

Historical Figures Named Archelaus

Many historical figures, including kings, philosophers, and military leaders, were named Archelaus.

Kings and Rulers

• Archelaus I of Macedon (ruled 413–399 BC) was a powerful king of Macedon. He was known for making his kingdom stronger and for bringing famous artists and thinkers to his court.
• Archelaus of Cappadocia (ruled 36 BC – 17 AD) was a king of Cappadocia, a region in ancient Asia Minor. He ruled for many years and played a role in the politics of the Roman Empire.
• Herod Archelaus (ruled 4 BC – 6 AD) was a ruler of parts of ancient Judea, Samaria, and Idumea. He was the son of Herod the Great.
• Archelaus of Cilicia (died 38 AD) became king of Cilicia Trachaea and Eastern Lycaonia in 17 AD. These were regions in what is now modern-day Turkey.
• Archelaus of Sparta (ruled 790–760 BC) was an early king of Sparta, an important city-state in ancient Greece.

Philosophers and Thinkers

• Archelaus (philosopher) (lived in the 5th century BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher. He was a student of Anaxagoras and taught about the natural world.
• Archelaus (bishop of Carrhae) (lived around 278 AD) was a bishop who is remembered for debating against a religious group called the Manichaeans.
• Archelaus (bishop of Caesarea) (lived in the 5th century AD) was another bishop who wrote against a religious belief known as the Messalian heresy.

Military and Other Important Figures

• Archelaus (Pontic army officer) (died 63 BC) was a general who served Mithridates VI of Pontus, a powerful king who fought against the Roman Republic.
• Archelaus (high priest of Comana Cappadocia) (died 55 BC) was a high priest in Comana, Cappadocia. His family held an important religious position.
• Archelaus Tupper (died 1781) was a sergeant in the Vermont militia during the American Revolutionary War. The circumstances of his death became publicly known and revealed a secret agreement between Vermont and the British.

Mythical Persons

In ancient Greek myths, several characters were also named Archelaus:

• Archelaus (son of Temenus) was a descendant of Heracles, a famous hero in Greek mythology.
• Archelaus, a son of the mighty hero Heracles himself.
• Archelaus, a son of Aegyptus, who was killed by his wife, Anaxibia.

Other

• Archelaus (play) is the name of a play written by the famous ancient Greek playwright Euripides.

See also

In Spanish: Arquelao para niños

• Arcesilaus (disambiguation), a name commonly transliterated as "Archelaus"