Vologases I of Armenia (Armenian: Վաղարշ Ա) or Vagharsh I was a Parthian prince who ruled Armenia from 117 to 140.[1] He was apparently an Arsacid and is described as the "son of Sanatruces" (King of Armenia 88–110) by Cassius Dio.[2] He became king following the end of the brief Roman annexation of Armenia. He is known to have founded the city of Vagharshapat, which served as the capital of Armenia from 120 to 330, and a number of other settlements that bear his name.[1][2] Although Armenia prospered during his reign, he was forced to appeal to Rome for assistance against an Iberian invasion towards the end of his rule. According to Movses Khorenatsi, he may have died in battle against the invaders.[2] After his death, the Romans made Sohaemeus the ruler of Armenia.[3]
| Vologases I | |
|---|---|
| King of Armenia | |
| Reign | 117–140 |
| Predecessor | Parthamasiris |
| Successor | Sohaemus |
| House | Arsacid |
References
edit- ^ a b Bournoutian 2002, p. 42.
- ^ a b c Garsoïan 1997, p. 70.
- ^ Russell 1987, pp. 161–162.
Sources
edit- Bournoutian, George A. (2002). A Concise History of the Armenian People: (from Ancient Times to the Present) (2 ed.). Mazda Publishers. ISBN 978-1568591414.
- Garsoïan, Nina (1997). "The Aršakuni Dynasty". In Hovannisian, Richard G. (ed.). The Armenian People from Ancient to Modern Times: Volume I: The Dynastic Periods: From Antiquity to the Fourteenth Century. New York: St. Martin's Press. ISBN 0-312-10169-4.
- Russell, James R. (1987). Zoroastrianism in Armenia. Harvard University Press. ISBN 978-0674968509.