Spartocus IV
Appearance
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Spartocus IV | |
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Kingof theBosporan Kingdom | |
Reign | circa. 245–240 BC |
Predecessor | Paerisades II |
Successor | Leucon II |
Born | Unknown Bosporan Kingdom |
Died | circa. 240 BC Bosporan Kingdom |
Issue |
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Greek | Σπάρτοκος |
House | Spartocid |
Father | Paerisades II |
Religion | Greek Polytheism |
Spartocus IV(Ancient Greek:Σπάρτοκος,romanized:Spartokos) was aSpartocidking of theBosporan Kingdomfrom 245 to 240 BC.[1]
Biography[edit]
Spartocus IV was a son ofPaerisades IIand is known for an inscription in coinage after the death of his father that shows him calling himself king whilst displayingPan.His brief reign ended when his brotherLeucon IIkilled him, after finding out that he was sleeping with his wife Alcathoe, who later killed Leucon.[2]
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Collection of coins from the reign of Spartocus IVhere