Meherdates | |
Succession: | King of the Parthian Empire |
Reign: | 49 – 51 AD |
Predecessor: | Gotarzes II |
Successor: | Gotarzes II |
Dynasty: | Arsacid dynasty |
Father: | Vonones I |
Death Date: | Unknown |
Religion: | Zoroastrianism |
Meherdates (xpr| Mihrdāt) was a Parthian prince who competed against Gotarzes II for the Parthian crown from 49 to 51 AD. A son of Vonones I, he was ultimately defeated and captured by Gotarzes II, who spared him, but had his ears mutilated, an act that disqualified him from inheriting the throne.