Artavasdes I of Media Atropatene
Artavasdes I of Media Atropatene, also known as Artavasdes I of Atropatene (before or about 59 BC – about 20 BC) and Artabazus, was a prince who served as a king of Media Atropatene. Artavasdes I was an enemy of King Artavasdes II of Armenia and his son Artaxias II. He was a contemporary with the Ptolemaic Greek Queen Cleopatra VII and Roman Triumvir Mark Antony, as Artavasdes I was mentioned in their diplomatic affairs.
| Artavasdes I | |
|---|---|
| King | |
Coin of Artavasdes I | |
| Reign | Media Atropatene 56 BC–30 BC, Lesser Armenia 30 BC–20 BC |
| Predecessor | Ariobarzanes I |
| Successor | Asinnalus |
| Born | c. 59 BC |
| Died | c. 20 BC (aged 39) Rome |
| Issue | Iotapa Ariobarzanes II Darius II |
| Father | Ariobarzanes I |
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