Archobarzane
Ruler of the kingdom of the Masaesylians
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Archobarzane, grandson of Syphax, was the last king of the Masaesylians, after his father Vermina.[1]
Reignc. ? – c. 175 BCE
PredecessorVermina
Successoroffice abolished
Massinissa as sole king
Massinissa as sole king
Diedafter 175 BCE
| Archobarzane | |
|---|---|
| King of the Masaesyli | |
| Reign | c. ? – c. 175 BCE |
| Predecessor | Vermina |
| Successor | office abolished Massinissa as sole king |
| Died | after 175 BCE |
| Father | Vermina |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Masaesyli |
| Conflicts | Second Punic War
|
Contrary to his father, who sought peace with the Romans after the Second Punic War, Archobarzane seems to have been in favor of Carthage. His kingdom was therefore annexed by Massinissa around 157 BC, with the blessing of Rome.[1]
