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Ariarathes X of Cappadocia

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King of Cappadocia
For other people named Ariarathes, see Ariarathes (disambiguation).
Silver drachma of Ariarathes. Obverse: portrait of Ariarathes. Reverse: Athena standing before an altar, holding Nike, shield, and spear. Caption: ARIARAThOU EUSEBOUS PhILADELPhOU (Of Ariarathes, the pious, brother-loving). Year: E = 5 = 37 BC.

Ariarathes X, surnamed Eusebes Philadelphos, "Pious, brother-loving" (Ancient Greek: Ariarathes Eusebes Philadelphos, Ariarathes Eusebes Philadelphos), was the king of Cappadocia from c. 42 BC to 36 BC. He was of Persian and Greek ancestry. His father was King Ariobarzanes II of Cappadocia and his mother was Queen Athenais. He became king after his brother Ariobarzanes III Philoromaios was killed. His rule did not last long as Mark Antony of Rome removed and executed him, replacing him with Sisines, who became Archelaus of Cappadocia.

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Preceded by Ruler of Cappadocia
c. 42 BC - 36 BC
Succeeded by
Kings of Cappadocia (331 BC-17 AD)


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