1. Phraates II was king of the Parthian Empire from 132 BC to 127 BC.
13 Facts About Phraates II
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Phraates II succeeded his father in 132 BC; due to still being a minor, his mother ruled with him for a few months.
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Around this period, Phraates II gave Darayan I kingship over the southern Iranian region of Persis.
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Phraates II defeated and captured the ruler of Elymais Tigraios and appointed Kamnaskires the Younger to the throne of Elymais as a Parthian vassal.
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Phraates II was reportedly well received by many magnates, who joined him.
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Phraates II, offended by the reply, broke off the negotiations and prepared for battle.
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Phraates II succeeded in capturing Seleucus and Laodice, two of Antiochus' children who had accompanied their father on campaign.
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Phraates II later married Laodice and showed Seleucus great favour.
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Phraates II allowed Antiochus a royal funeral and later returned the body to Syria in a silver coffin along with Seleucus.
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Phraates II released Demetrius, who had been held by the Parthians as a hostage for several years, to become king of the Seleucid realm for a second time.
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Syria, which was now all that was left of the Seleucid empire, lacked military power and Phraates II apparently planned to invade it.
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Phraates II refrained from using the title of "King of Kings" in his coinage, and instead used the title of "great king".
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An unusual title attested during the reign of Phraates II was the title of "King of the Lands", which was rarely used by the Seleucid monarchs.