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Pharasmanes I of Iberia: Biography, Facts and Career

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Pharasmanes I of Iberia
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Pharasmanes I the Great (died 58) was a king (mepe) of Iberia. He plays a prominent role in the historian Tacitus' account of policy and campaigns in the eastern lands of the Roman Empire under Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero. According to Cyril Toumanoff, Pharasmanes was a member of the third Pharnavazid dynasty and reigned from 1 to 58. Pharasmanes is mentioned on the Stele of Vespasian. During his reign, Iberia was transformed into the Transcaucasian empire, that would dominate the kingdoms of Armenia and Albania.

Quick facts about Pharasmanes I of Iberia

  • Full name: Pharasmanes I of Iberia
  • Born: -0050-01-0
  • Nationality: Kingdom of Iberia
  • Known as: Royal
  • Wikidata ID: Q2553009

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Who is Pharasmanes I of Iberia?

Pharasmanes I the Great (died 58) was a king (mepe) of Iberia.

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Pharasmanes I of Iberia is Kingdom of Iberia.

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Pharasmanes I of Iberia was born on -0050-01-0.

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