Parthamasiris
Arsacid Dynasty — 113–114 AD
Arsacid Dynasty
Parthamasiris reigned between 113 and 114 AD as a prince of the Arsacid house. He was placed on the Armenian throne by his uncle, Osroes I, who deposed the previous king, Axidares, in a desperate attempt to maintain peace and satisfy the Roman Emperor Trajan. His brief rule ended when he met with Trajan to request formal recognition of his kingship. The emperor rejected his plea, choosing instead to abolish the native monarchy and annex Armina (Armenia) as a Roman province. Parthamasiris disappeared shortly after being ordered to return to Parthia, a fate many historians believe was a result of an imperial murder.
Parthamasiris reigned between 113 and 114 AD as a prince of the Arsacid house. He was placed on the Armenian throne by his uncle, Osroes I, who deposed the previous king, Axidares, in a desperate attempt to maintain peace and satisfy the Roman Emperor Trajan. His brief rule ended when he met with Trajan to request formal recognition of his kingship. The emperor rejected his plea, choosing instead to abolish the native monarchy and annex Armina (Armenia) as a Roman province. Parthamasiris disappeared shortly after being ordered to return to Parthia, a fate many historians believe was a result of an imperial murder.
Royal Record
Family & Notes
Sibling: Axidares. Notes: Tried to negotiate with Trajan by removing his crown; Trajan refused and later had him killed. Armenia became a Roman province briefly.
Wars & Battles
1 War: Trajan's Armenian Campaign (113-114 AD).
War Record
0 Won / 1 Lost
Territory Size
c. 300,000 km2km^2km2
Allied Rulers
Osroes I (Parthia)
“The legacy of Parthamasiris endures through the centuries — a testament to the enduring spirit of the Armenian people and their unbroken pursuit of sovereignty, culture, and faith.”
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