Archelaus of Cappadocia

AncientEmperorCappadocia-36 — -17

Client king of Armenia Minor and Cappadocia.

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Quick Facts

Born

36 BCE

Died

17 BCE

Country

Cappadocia

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)52

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)62

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)39

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score49.1

Archelaus of Cappadocia — Complete Timeline

36 BC

Appointed King of Cappadocia by Mark AntonyPolitical Action◆ Major

Mark Antony appointed Archelaus as king of Cappadocia, replacing the previous ruler. This appointment established Archelaus as a Roman client king in central Anatolia.

AppointmentClient KingdomCappadocia

Impact: regional

20 BC

Received Armenia Minor from OctavianPolitical Action◆ Major

Octavian (Augustus) granted Archelaus the kingdom of Armenia Minor, expanding his territory. This reward came after Archelaus had switched allegiance from Antony to Octavian.

Territorial GrantArmenia MinorAugustus

Impact: regionalconstructive

17 BC

Visited Rome and Cultivated Imperial FavorPolitical Action

Archelaus traveled to Rome to maintain good relations with Emperor Augustus. He successfully retained his throne and was considered a loyal client king.

DiplomacyRomeClient King

Impact: regional