Phraates III

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Arsacid_dynasty
gptkbp:alliance Formed alliances with neighboring tribes
With the Scythians
gptkbp:burial_place Unknown location
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Roman-Parthian_Wars
Internal revolts
gptkbp:cultural_contribution Contributed to Parthian art and architecture
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:Hellenistic_culture
gptkbp:cultural_practices Incorporated Hellenistic elements
With Hellenistic states
gptkbp:cultural_representation Parthian cultural identity
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:Mithridates_IV
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Promoted trade routes
Sent envoys to Rome
With the Seleucid Empire
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Arsacid_dynasty
gptkbp:end_of_life c. 57 BC
gptkbp:father gptkb:Mithridates_II
gptkbp:historical_analysis Analyzed by historians for his reign.
gptkbp:historical_context Interpreted as a strong leader
Parthian Empire's rise
gptkbp:historical_documentation Documented by Roman historians
gptkbp:historical_event Involved in significant historical events
gptkbp:historical_figure Mentioned in ancient texts
Contemporary of Pompey
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced future Parthian policies
gptkbp:historical_period Late Hellenistic period
gptkbp:historical_significance Key figure in Parthian history
Strengthened Parthian sovereignty
gptkbp:historical_source Classical historians
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Phraates III
gptkbp:in-game_currency Issued coins with his image
gptkbp:language Middle Persian
gptkbp:legacy Left a lasting political legacy
Influence on later Parthian kings
Remembered as a significant Parthian ruler
gptkbp:military_strategy Cavalry tactics
Against the Romans
gptkbp:military_technology Reorganized the Parthian army
gptkbp:mother A daughter of the king of the Medes
gptkbp:narrative_style Part of the Parthian historical narrative
gptkbp:notable_allies Allied with local tribes against Rome
gptkbp:notable_event Defeated by the Romans in 66 BC
Lost control of Armenia
Restored the Parthian Empire's power
gptkbp:patronage Supported Zoroastrian priests
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Phraates_II
gptkbp:reign_end c. 70 BC -c. 57 BC
gptkbp:religion gptkb:City
gptkbp:social_structure Maintained a feudal system
gptkbp:spouse Married a daughter of the king of the Medes
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Mithridates_III
gptkbp:tactics Diplomacy with Rome
gptkbp:territory Increased Parthian territory
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_Kings