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Hidarnes II Orontid
King of Armenia
Reignstart of 5th century BC
PredecessorHidarnes I
SuccessorHidarnes III
HouseArmavir
DynastyOrontid Dynasty

Hidarnes II Orontid was a king of Orontid Armenia, who reigned at the start of the 5th century BC.

Hidarnes was the son of Hidarnes I and his successor. An epitaph was found on Armavir walls related to Hidarnes II choosing his wife. She must have perfect looks, slim body, white skin, beautiful neck, delicate nose, straight teeth. Hidarnes II had all these features and was trying to preserve the nobility of the dynasty.

References

  1. Khachatryan, Hayk (2006). 141 Kings of the Armenians. Erevan: Amaras. ISBN 978-99930-1-192-7
Armenian monarchs
Antiquity
336 BC–428
Orontids
Artaxiads
Non-dynastic
Arsacids
Bagratids
884–1045
Cilicia
1080–1198 (principality)
1198–1375 (kingdom)
Rubenids
Hethumids
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