Pharnabazus I

AncientPoliticianAchaemenid Empire-500 — -430

Satrap of Dascylium, father of Pharnabazus II.

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Quick Facts

Born

500 BCE

Died

430 BCE

Country

Achaemenid Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)42

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)54

Total Score46.9

Pharnabazus I — Complete Timeline

470 BC

Appointed Satrap of DascyliumPolitical Action◆ Major

Pharnabazus I was appointed satrap of Dascylium (Hellespontine Phrygia), succeeding his father Artabazus I. This hereditary transfer of power established the Pharnacid dynasty's control over the strategic satrapy.

AppointmentSatrapyDynasty

Impact: regional

450 BC

Father of Pharnabazus IIPolitical Action

Pharnabazus I fathered Pharnabazus II, who would later become a prominent satrap and diplomat. This lineage continued the Pharnacid dynasty's influence in Persian politics.

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