Ariarathes IX

Head of a Hellenistic ruler, perhaps Ariarathes IX (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)

Ariarathes IX Philadelphos (42-36): king of Cappadocia.

Son of Ariobarzanes II Philopator
Successor of: Ariobarzanes III

Main deeds:

42: Gaius Cassius Longinus replaces Ariobarzanes with his brother Ariarathes IX Philadelphus
41: Marc Antony appoint Archelaus as king of Cappadocia
36: End of Ariarathes

Succeeded by: Archelaus

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