Ariarathes III

Ariarathes III (c.255-220): king of Cappadocia.

Son of Ariaramnes
Married to: Stratonice III (daughter of Antiochus II Theos and Laodice I)
Children: Ariarathes IV Eusebes
Successor of: Ariaramnes

Main deeds:

c.255 made co-ruler by his father
c.255 marriage to Stratonice III (daughter of the Seleucid king Antiochus II Theos and Laodice I)
Was the first Cappadocian ruler to proclaim himself king

Succeeded by: Ariarathes IV Eusebes

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