in the Battle of Carrhae, by Orodes' general Surena. Orodes himself had invaded Armenia and forced king Artavasdes II (r. 55–34 BC) to submit and abandon...
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Orodes II of Elymais, also known as Kamnaskires-Orodes, was the ruler of Elymais in the late 1st-century. He was the son and successor of Orodes I, and...
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up Orodes in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Orodes (given name) is a male given name. Kings of Parthia Orodes I of Parthia c. 90–80 BC Orodes II of...
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with the assistance of his younger brother Orodes. However, the two brothers quickly fell out, and Orodes revolted with the support of the Suren clan...
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the Parthian king Orodes II (r. 57–37 BC) invaded Armenia, cutting off support from Artavasdes II. Orodes II persuaded Artavasdes II to a marriage alliance...
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Orodes was murdered by Phraates IV. Fearing that his position might become endangered, Phraates IV executed all his half-brothers–the sons of Orodes and...
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reinstatement of Orodes upon the Arsacid throne. In 53 BC, the Romans advanced on the western Parthian vassalaries. In response, Orodes II sent his cavalry...
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Licinius Crassus, Orodes II invaded Armenia, cutting off Crassus's support from his ally, the Artaxiad king Artavasdes II (r. 55–34 BC). Orodes II persuaded Artavasdes...
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former Republican troops and Labienus convinced Orodes II to invade. A Parthian army, led by Orodes II's eldest son Pacorus, invaded Syria in early 40 BC...
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been killed by his sons Orodes II and Mithridates IV, who then began fighting each other over the throne. In the first stage, Orodes emerged victorious and...
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