Meherdates | |
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King of the Parthian Empire | |
Reign | 49 – 51 AD |
Predecessor | Gotarzes II |
Successor | Gotarzes II |
Died | Unknown |
Dynasty | Arsacid dynasty |
Father | Vonones I |
Religion | Zoroastrianism |
Meherdates (Parthian: 𐭌𐭄𐭓𐭃𐭕 Mihrdāt) was a Parthian prince who competed against Gotarzes II (r. 40–51) for the Parthian crown from 49 to 51 AD.[1] A son of Vonones I (r. 8–12), he was ultimately defeated and captured by Gotarzes II, who spared him, but had his ears mutilated, an act that disqualified him from inheriting the throne.[2][1][3]