Vonones II of Parthia ruled the Parthian Empire briefly in 51. During the reign of his brother Gotarzes II he was governor of Media, and was raised to the throne on Gotarzes' death. However, he died after a few months and was succeeded by his son Vologases I.
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Vonones I of Parthia — (ΟΝΩΝΗΣ on his coins) ruled the Parthian Empire from about 8 to 12 AD. He was the eldest son of Phraates IV of Parthia (ruled c. 37 ndash;2 BC) and was sent to Rome as a hostage in the 20s BC as surety for a treaty his father made with… … Wikipedia
Vonones — was the name of three kings of the ancient Middle East: Vonones was king of the Indo Scythians c. 75–65 BC. Vonones I was king of Parthia c. AD 8–12 Vonones II was king of Parthia c. 51 … Wikipedia
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Artabanus II of Parthia — ruled the Parthian Empire from about AD 10 to 38. He was the son of a princess of the Arsacid Dynasty who lived in the East among the Dahan nomads. He was raised to the throne by those Parthian grandees who would not acknowledge Vonones I, whom… … Wikipedia
