Ariarathes X of Cappadocia

For other people named Ariarathes, seeAriarathes (disambiguation).

Ariarathes X in silver drachme. On reverse Athena standing, holding Nike and shild, spear behind, altar before. Caption: ΑΡΙΑΡΑΘΟΥ ΕΥΣΕΒΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ, year E΄ = 5 = 37 BC.

Ariarathes X,surnamedEusebes Philadelphos,"Pious, brother-loving" (Ancient Greek:Ἀριαράθης Εὐσεβής Φιλάδελφος,Ariaráthēs Eusebḗs Philádelphos), was the king ofCappadociafrom c. 42 BC to 36 BC. He was ofPersianandGreekancestry. His father was KingAriobarzanes II of Cappadociaand his mother was QueenAthenais.He became king after his brotherAriobarzanes III Philoromaioswas killed. His rule did not last long asMark Antonyof Rome removed and executed him, replacing him with Sisines, who becameArchelaus of Cappadocia.

References

• Hornblower, Simon; Spawforth, Antony (1996).The Oxford Classical Dictionary.Oxford University Press.ISBN978-0-19-866172-6.