| Mithridates I Callinicus | |
|---|---|
| King of Commagene | |
| Reign | 109–70 BC |
| Predecessor | Sames II Theosebes Dikaios |
| Successor | Antiochus I Theos of Commagene |
| Died | 70 BC |
| Spouse | Laodice VII Thea |
| Issue | Antiochus I Theos of Commagene |
| Dynasty | Orontid Dynasty |
| Father | Sames II Theosebes Dikaios |
Mithridates I Callinicus (Greek: Μιθριδάτης ὀ Кαλλίνικος) was a king of Orontid Iranian[1] descent who lived during the late 2nd century BC and early 1st century BC. Mithridates was a prince, the son, and successor of King of Commagene, Sames II Theosebes Dikaios. Before his succession in 109 BC, he married the Syrian Greek Princess Laodice VII Thea as a part of a peace alliance. Mithridates embraced Greek culture. Laodice bore Mithridates a son, Antiochus I Theos of Commagene (c. 86 BC–38 BC), a prince and future king of Commagene. Mithridates died in 70 BC and Antiochus succeeded him.
See also
Sources
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| Preceded by Sames II Theosebes Dikaios | King of Commagene 109 BC – ca. 70 BC | Succeeded by Antiochus I Theos of Commagene |
References
- ^ Marciak 2017, p. 157; Garsoian 2005; Erskine, Llewellyn-Jones & Wallace 2017, p. 75; Babaie & Grigor 2015, p. 80; Sartre 2005, p. 23