Spartokos IV
Spartokos IV (Greek: Σπάρτοκος Δ') was a Spartocid king of the Bosporan Kingdom from 245 to 240 BC.[1]
Spartokos IV | |
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King of the Bosporan Kingdom | |
Reign | circa. 245–240 BC |
Predecessor | Paerisades II |
Successor | Leukon 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 |
Biography
Spartokos IV was a son of Paerisades II and is known for an inscription in coinage after the death of his father that shows him calling himself king whilst displaying Pan. His brief reign is due to the fact that he was killed by his brother Leukon II who killed Spartokos after finding out that he was sleeping with his wife Alkathoe, who ending up killing Leukon later on in his reign.[2]
References
- Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World.
ca. 245-240 BC Spartokos IV].
- Ovid. Ibis, Chapter 57.
That a virtuous woman in adultery is called after you have killed, as the virtuous called whose avenging hand Leucon sacrificed.
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