Orodes III of Parthia

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Who was Orodes III of Parthia?

King Orodes III of Parthia was raised to the throne of the Parthian Empire around 4 AD by the magnates after the death of Phraates V of Parthia. He was killed after a short reign "on account of his extreme cruelty". After his death, Phraates V's brother Vonones I tried to assume the throne, but a civil war with Artabanus III followed.

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