Ariarathes IX of Cappadocia

AncientEmperorCappadocia-109 — -85

Son of Mithridates VI, puppet king.

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Quick Facts

Born

109 BCE

Died

85 BCE

Country

Cappadocia

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)32

Leadership (15%)50

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score40.3

Ariarathes IX of Cappadocia — Complete Timeline

100 BC

Installation as Puppet King by Mithridates VIPolitical Action◆ Major

Ariarathes IX was installed as king of Cappadocia by his father, Mithridates VI of Pontus, after the murder of the previous king. He served as a puppet ruler, with real power exercised by Pontic officials.

Pontic DominationPuppet KingMithridates VI

Impact: regionaldestructive

95 BC

Expulsion by Cappadocian NobilityPolitical Action

Ariarathes IX was expelled from Cappadocia by a rebellion of the local nobility, who opposed Pontic control. The rebels appealed to Rome for a new king, leading to the appointment of Ariobarzanes I.

RebellionExpulsionRoman Intervention

Impact: national

93 BC

Restoration by Mithridates VIWar

Mithridates VI restored Ariarathes IX to the Cappadocian throne after expelling the Roman-appointed king Ariobarzanes I. This act was part of Mithridates' broader campaign to challenge Roman influence in Anatolia.

Pontic RestorationMithridatic WarsCappadocia

Impact: regional

85 BC

Final Expulsion and DeathWar◆ Major

Ariarathes IX was finally expelled from Cappadocia after the First Mithridatic War ended in Roman victory. He was killed shortly after, ending the Pontic puppet regime in Cappadocia.

Mithridatic WarsDeathEnd of Puppet Rule

Impact: regionaltragic