Spartocus I
| Spartocus I | |
|---|---|
| Ruler of the Bosporan Kingdom | |
| Reign | c. 438-432 BC |
| Predecessor | Sagaurus(?) |
| Successor | Satyrus I and Seleucus |
| Born | c. 500 BC Thrace |
| Died | 432 BC Bosporan Kingdom |
| Consort | Unknown |
| Issue |
|
| Greek | σπαρτόκο |
Spartocid | |
| Father | Unknown |
| Mother | Unknown |
Spartocus I (
Archaeanactids, after being a mercenary under their command sometime in 438 BC.[2]
Life and Reign
Little to nothing is known of Spartocus' early life. He may have been a member of the
Leukon.[5] In a speech before an audience of Athenians in the years 395-390 BCE, he was said to have considered the Athenians the most "important of the Greeks" and provided them first with his grain.[6] He also played a small, yet notable part in the Bosporan wars of expansion
, a series of wars and conflicts that would expand his dynasty's realm.
Succession
Spartocus was succeeded by his sons Seleucus and Satyrus who jointly reigned together. Satyrus continued his father's aggressive policy of expansion and his grandson after him, creating a powerful kingdom in the Cimmerian Bosporus. His dynasty would endure some 300 years, and he would have at least 5 descendants to bear his name.
References
- ISBN 978-0472116348.
- ISBN 9781785704321.
Spartokos I was the founder of the Bosporan dynasty
- JSTOR 23037564.
It seems likely to connect that Spartokos was connected by birth to the Odrysian dynasty.
- ^ Alexander Podossinov. Dynasty of the Spartocids.
- ISBN 978-0472116348.
Spartokos I only provided sporadic trade-related services for Athens, and was not officially honoured.
- ISBN 978-0472116348.