Orodes III of Parthia

Orodes III (also spelled Urud III; Parthian: 𐭅𐭓𐭅𐭃 Wērōd) was king of the Parthian Empire from 4 to 6 AD.^[1] Albeit he was an Arsacid, his lineage is unknown.^[2] He was raised to the throne by the nobility two years after the death of the previous co-rulers, Phraates V and Musa (r. 2 BC – 4 AD).^[1] Information regarding the brief reign of Orodes III is lacking.^[3] He was killed after a reign of 2 years.^[1] He was succeeded by Vonones I.^[1]

Reign4 – 6

PredecessorPhraates V and Musa

SuccessorVonones I

Died6

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Orodes III 𐭅𐭓𐭅𐭃
King of Kings
Tetradrachm of Orodes III, minted at Seleucia in c. 6
King of the Parthian Empire
Reign	4 – 6
Predecessor	Phraates V and Musa
Successor	Vonones I
Died	6
Dynasty	Arsacid dynasty
Religion	Zoroastrianism

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