Erato of Armenia

Who is Erato of Armenia?

Erato also known as Queen Erato was a Princess of Armenian, Greek and Persian descent. She served as a Roman Client Queen of Artaxiad Armenia from 10 BC until 2 BC with her brother-husband King Tigranes IV. After a number of years living in political exile, she co-ruled with her distant paternal relative the Herodian Prince Tigranes V as Roman Client Monarchs of Armenia from 6 until 12. She as Armenian Queen ruled on the Armenian throne twice. As a Queen of Armenia, she can be viewed as one of the last hereditary rulers of her nation.