or relative who played a significant role in the family's history. Thus, it is assumed that Tiridates named his first son Tiridates, the second perhaps Vologases after his brother, the Parthian king, and only the third child was given the name Sanatruces. During Tiridates' lifetime, his sons died, and the throne was given to Sanatruces, who was not actually intended as the heir.

Reign

Sanatruces came to power during a difficult period, when Armenia was under pressure from its

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