Ariobarzanes I

Ariobarzanes I Philoromaeus (c.95-62): king of Cappadocia.

Main deeds:

101: After the death of his nephew Ariarathes VII Philometor, Mithridates VI Eupator of Pontus seeks to rule Cappadocia through his son Ariarathes Eusebes.
Six times, he is made king, but never gains control of his kingdom
c.96: insurrection of Ariathes VIII
c.96: election of a Cappadocian nobleman, Ariobarzanes I Philoromaeus, as king
88: End of Ariarathes Eusebes
Duing the wars against Mithridates, Ariobarzanes loses his throne several times, but he remains loyal to Rome and is brough back
63: receives Sophene and Gordyene
62: Abdication; succession by his son

Succeeded by: Ariobarzanes II Philopator

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