Ariobarzanes of Phrygia

AncientGeneralAchaemenid Empire-410 — -362

Satrap who led the Great Satraps Revolt.

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Quick Facts

Born

410 BCE

Died

362 BCE

Country

Achaemenid Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)44

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score45.2

Ariobarzanes of Phrygia — Complete Timeline

387 BC

Appointed Satrap of Hellespontine PhrygiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Ariobarzanes of Phrygia was appointed satrap of Hellespontine Phrygia, succeeding his father Pharnabazus II. He governed this strategic region during a period of Persian internal conflict.

AppointmentSatrapyDynasty

Impact: regional

366 BC

Led the Great Satraps RevoltWar◆ Major

Ariobarzanes led a major rebellion against Artaxerxes II, known as the Great Satraps Revolt. He allied with other satraps and Greek city-states, challenging central Persian authority. The revolt ultimately failed.

RevoltRebellionSatraps

Impact: regionaldestructive

362 BC

Executed by Artaxerxes IIPolitical Action◆ Major

Ariobarzanes was captured and executed by Artaxerxes II after the failure of the Great Satraps Revolt. His death marked the end of the rebellion and reaffirmed central Persian control.

ExecutionRevoltEnd

Impact: regionaltragic