
First Arsacid king of Armenia, crowned by Nero.
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Tiridates I accepted the Treaty of Rhandeia, which ended the Roman-Parthian war over Armenia. Under the treaty, Tiridates was recognized as King of Armenia but agreed to receive his crown from the Roman emperor, making Armenia a client kingdom.
Tiridates I traveled to Rome and was formally crowned King of Armenia by Emperor Nero in a public ceremony. This event established the Arsacid dynasty in Armenia under nominal Roman suzerainty, ending the Roman-Parthian war over Armenia.
Tiridates I became the first Arsacid king of Armenia, founding a dynasty that would rule Armenia for nearly four centuries. This established a Parthian royal line in Armenia, blending Parthian and Armenian cultures.
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