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MITHRADATES III . murdered his father Phraates III. about 57 B.C., with the assistance of his brother Orodes. He was made king of Media, and waged war against his brother, but was soon deposed on account of his cruelty. He took refuge
Mesopotamia
long siege was taken prisoner and killed in 54 by Orodes I. (Dio Cass. 39, 56; Justin
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Malalas , Chron. pp. 270. 274). (ED. M.)The kings of Pontus were descended from one of the seven Persian conspirators who put the false Smerdis to death (see End of Article: MITHRADATES III If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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