Orodes III of Parthia

King Orodes III of Parthia was raised to the throne of the Parthian Empire around AD 4 by the magnates after the death of Phraates V of Parthia (reigned ca. 2 BC – AD 4). He was killed after a short reign "on account of his extreme cruelty" (Josephus). After his death, Phraates V's brother Vonones I (reigned ca. 8–12) tried to assume the throne, but a civil war with Artabanus II (reigned ca. 10–38) followed.

Orodes III of Parthia Arsacid dynasty Born: Unknown Died: AD 6
Preceded by Musa and Phraates V	Great King (Shah) of Parthia AD 4 –AD 6	Succeeded by Vonones I

References

•  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. 
• Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews, xviii.