Vonones II

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Vonones II

king of Parthia

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After the short reign of Vonones II (51), the throne passed to Vologeses I (reigned 51–80), an ardent anti-Roman. One of his brothers, Vonones, was made king of Media. Vologeses I wanted his second brother, Tiridates, to be king of Armenia—putting him in position to break with Rome, which opposed…
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After the short reign of Vonones II (51), the throne passed to Vologeses I (reigned 51–80), an ardent anti-Roman. One of his brothers, Vonones, was made king of Media. Vologeses I wanted his second brother, Tiridates, to be king of Armenia—putting him in position to break with Rome, which opposed…
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