Archelaus of Cappadocia
Archelaus (Greek: Ἀρχέλαος; fl. 1st century BC and 1st century, died 17 AD) was a Roman client prince and the last king of Cappadocia. He was also husband of Pythodorida, Queen regnant of Pontus.
| Archelaus of Cappadocia | |
|---|---|
Silver Drachm of Archaelaus of Cappadocia. The Greek inscription reads "ΒΑΣΙΛΈΩΣ ΑΡΧΕΛAΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΡΙΔΟΣ ΤΟΥ ΚΤΙΣΤΟΥ." Club of Hercules. Year KB΄ = 22 = 15/14 BC. | |
| King of Cappadocia | |
| Reign | 36 BC – 17 AD |
| Predecessor | Ariarathes X of Cappadocia |
| King consort of Pontus | |
| Tenure | 8 BC – 17 AD |
| Born | Cappadocia in Asia minor (modern-day Central Anatolia, Turkey) |
| Died | 17 AD Rome, Roman Empire (modern-day Italy) |
| Spouse | an Armenian princess Pythodorida of Pontus |
| Issue | Glaphyra Archelaus of Cilicia |
| Dynasty | Ariathids |
| Father | Archelaus II |
| Mother | Glaphyra |
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