Ariobarzanes facts for kids

Ariobarzanes is a male name from ancient times. It comes from an Old Persian word that means 'exalting the Aryans'. Many important leaders and rulers in ancient history shared this name.

Famous Ariobarzanes in History

Throughout history, several powerful men were named Ariobarzanes. They often ruled different regions or led armies. Let's learn about some of the most well-known ones.

Persian Governors (Satraps)

A satrap was like a governor of a large area, or province, in the ancient Persian Empire.

Ariobarzanes of Phrygia

• This Ariobarzanes lived around 407 BC to 362 BC.
• He was a Persian satrap of a region called Phrygia.
• He led a rebellion against the Persian King Artaxerxes II. However, his revolt was not successful.

Ariobarzanes, Satrap of Persis

• This Ariobarzanes lived from about 368 BC to 330 BC.
• He was the Persian satrap of Persis, a very important province.
• He is famous for fighting against Alexander the Great at a place called the Battle of the Persian Gate. This happened in 330 BC as Alexander's army was heading towards the city of Persepolis.

Kings of Pontus (Mithridatic Dynasty)

The Mithridatic dynasty was a family of rulers who governed the Kingdom of Pontus, a region in ancient Anatolia (modern-day Turkey).

Ariobarzanes of Phrygia (First of His Family)

• He was the first known member of this important ruling family.
• He is sometimes confused with the satrap of Phrygia mentioned earlier, but they were different people.

Ariobarzanes II of Cius

• He died in 337 BC.
• He was part of the same family line that would later rule Pontus.

Ariobarzanes of Pontus

• He died around 250 BC.
• He was the son of Mithridates I Ctistes.
• He became the second king of Pontus, continuing his family's rule.

Kings of Cappadocia

Cappadocia was another ancient kingdom in Anatolia. These kings were also named Ariobarzanes.

Ariobarzanes I of Cappadocia

• He ruled Cappadocia from 93 BC to about 63 or 62 BC.
• He was an important king during a time when Rome was becoming very powerful in the region.

Ariobarzanes II of Cappadocia

• He was the son and successor of Ariobarzanes I.
• He became king after his father.
• He was killed sometime before 51 BC.

Ariobarzanes III of Cappadocia

• He was the son and successor of Ariobarzanes II.
• He ruled from about 51 BC until he was put to death in 42 BC.

Kings of Media Atropatene and Armenia

Media Atropatene and Armenia were other ancient kingdoms where rulers named Ariobarzanes held power.

Ariobarzanes I of Media Atropatene

• He ruled from 65 BC to 56 BC.
• He was the father of Artavasdes I of Media Atropatene, who became king after him.

Ariobarzanes II of Atropatene

• He was the grandson of Ariobarzanes I.
• He ruled Media Atropatene from 20 BC to 8 BC.
• He also became king of Armenia from 2 BC to AD 4. This shows how powerful and influential he was.

Gaius Julius Ariobarzanes I

• He lived during the late 1st century BC and early 1st century AD.
• He was the son of Ariobarzanes II and the grandson of Artavasdes I.

Gaius Julius Ariobarzanes II

• He might have been the son of Gaius Julius Ariobarzanes I.
• He also might have been the grandson of Ariobarzanes II of Atropatene.

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See also

In Spanish: Ariobarzanes para niños