Orodes III | |
King of Kings | |
Succession: | King of the Parthian Empire |
Reign: | 4 – 6 |
Predecessor: | Phraates V and Musa |
Successor: | Vonones I |
Dynasty: | Arsacid dynasty |
Death Date: | 6 |
Religion: | Zoroastrianism |
Orodes III (also spelled Urud III; xpr| Wērōd) was king of the Parthian Empire from 4 to 6. Albeit he was an Arsacid, his lineage is unknown. He was raised to the throne by the nobility two years after the death of the previous co-rulers, Phraates V and Musa . Information regarding the brief reign of Orodes III is lacking. He was killed after a reign of 2 years. He was succeeded by Vonones I.