Orodes III of Parthia

Orodes III (also spelled Urud III; Parthian: 𐭅𐭓𐭅𐭃 Wērōd) was king of the Parthian Empire from 4 to 6. Albeit he was an Arsacid, his lineage is unknown. He was raised to the throne by the nobility two years after the death of the previous co-rulers, Phraates V and Musa (r.2 BC  4 AD). Information regarding the brief reign of Orodes III is lacking. He was killed after a reign of 2 years. He was succeeded by Vonones I.

Orodes III
𐭅𐭓𐭅𐭃
King of Kings
Tetradrachm of Orodes III, minted at Seleucia in c.6
King of the Parthian Empire
Reign4 – 6
PredecessorPhraates V and Musa
SuccessorVonones I
Died6
DynastyArsacid dynasty
ReligionZoroastrianism
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