Category:Tigranes VI (subject)
Tigranes VI of Armenia was a member of the families of the Herodians and the Hasmoneans, the son of Julius Alexander.
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Gaius Julius Tigranes (Tigranes VI) was the son of Julius Alexander. His paternal grandparents were Alexandros and Princess Glaphyra of Cappadocia. From his father's side, he was then the descendant of Herod the Great and Mariamne, the scion of both the powerful families of the Herodians and the Hasmoneans. He was also related to the Cappadocian and Armenian royal families. His paternal uncle Tigranes V was king of Armenia, 6-12 CE.
Like his father and uncle, Tigranes VI disinherited Judaism and did not interfere in Jewish political and religious affairs. He was riased in Rome and served in the Roman Iperial administration. In 58-62 CE, like his uncle before, Tigranes VI ruled as client king of Armenia, being appointed by Emperor Nero. Tigranes's wife was named Opgalli and bore him at least two known children: a son Gaius Julius Alexander and a daughter Julia. Their descendants continued to intermarry with Roman families and have positions in the Roman Imperial administration for generations to come.
Tigranes VI in ancient sources
- Tigranes VI (sources) -- survey of ancient sources
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