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Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
3. | Artaxias I, King of Armenia (2.Zariadres2, 1.Antiochis1) died in 159 BCE. Other Events and Attributes:
- History: birth to death, Armenia
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History:
In 200 BCE, he became the Strategos of Armenia.
In 119 BCE, he was crowned the King of Armenia.
Artaxias I was the founder of the third Armenian monarchy. He fought against Rome and lost. At the Peace of Apamea in 188 BCE, the kings of Armenia were given the status of independent rulers by Rome. Later, he conquered Arthrpatene, now Azerbaijan, and other near by territory. Under his rule, the Armenian language and culture became dominant in the region.
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
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