# Abgar V

> 1st century AD King of Osroene

**Wikidata**: [Q320168](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q320168)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abgar_V)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/abgar-v

## Summary
Abgar V was a 1st‑century AD king of the historical Arab kingdom of Osroene in Upper Mesopotamia. As a ruler and monarch, his primary role was governing Osroene during a period when the kingdom was semi‑autonomous or independent before becoming a Roman province.

## Biography
- Born: [unknown]  
- Nationality: Osroene (historical Arab kingdom in Upper Mesopotamia)  
- Education: [unknown]  
- Known for: 1st century AD King of Osroene  
- Employer(s): Osroene (the polity he ruled)  
- Field(s): monarchy, rulership  

## Contributions
No specific publications, inventions, foundations, or patents are documented in the source material for Abgar V. His recorded contribution is his service as king of Osroene during the 1st century AD.

## FAQs
**Who was Abgar V?**  
Abgar V was a king who ruled Osroene in the 1st century AD, described in Wikidata as a “1st century AD King of Osroene.”

**What are the known aliases of Abgar V?**  
He is also referred to as Abgarus and Abgar XIV according to the structured properties.

**What is Osroene and when did it exist?**  
Osroene was a historical Arab kingdom in Upper Mesopotamia that was semi‑autonomous or independent from 132 BCE to 244 CE and later became a Roman province from 244 CE to 608 CE.

**What is the inception date of Osroene?**  
Osroene’s inception is recorded as -0132-00-00T00:00:00Z, corresponding to 132 BCE.

**Which modern country is associated with Osroene?**  
Osroene’s country is indicated as , which corresponds to Syria.

**What sitelink counts are associated with Abgar V and Osroene?**  
Abgar V has a sitelink count of 34, while Osroene has a sitelink count of 46.

**How is Abgar V classified in the knowledge base?**  
He is classified as a human, a ruler, and a monarch, with respective sitelink counts of 273, 18, and 96.

**What is the Wikidata description for Abgar V?**  
His Wikidata description reads: “1st century AD King of Osroene.”

**What is the Wikipedia title for Abgar V?**  
The Wikipedia title for the entry is “Abgar V.”

## Why They Matter
Abgar V’s kingship places him within the documented timeline of Osroene, a polity that maintained semi‑autonomous or independent status for over three centuries before provincial incorporation under Rome. His rule exemplifies the Arab leadership that governed Upper Mesopotamia during the early Roman era, contributing to the historical record of regional governance. Without figures like Abgar V, the sequence of Osroene’s monarchs—and thus our understanding of its political evolution from independence to Roman province—would be incomplete.

## Notable For
- King of Osroene in the 1st century AD  
- Aliases: Abgarus, Abgar XIV  
- Wikidata description: “1st century AD King of Osroene”  
- Wikipedia title: “Abgar V”  
- Sitelink count: 34  
- Recognized as a human (sitelink count 273), a ruler (sitelink count 18), and a monarch (sitelink count 96)  
- Associated with Osroene, a historical Arab kingdom in Upper Mesopotamia  
- Osroene’s semi‑autonomous/independent period: 132 BCE – 244 CE  
- Osroene’s later status: Roman province from 244 CE – 608 CE  
- Osroene’s inception date: -0132-00-00T00:00:00Z (132 BCE)  
- Osroene’s country:  (Syria)  
- Osroene’s sitelink count: 46  

## Body
### Overview
Abgar V is identified exclusively as a 1st century AD king of Osroene. No further biographical details such as birth or death dates, parentage, or personal life are supplied in the source material.

### Titles and Aliases
The primary title for Abgar V is “King of Osroene.” Structured properties list two aliases: Abgarus and Abgar XIV. These names are presented as alternative designations for the same individual.

### Historical Context of Osroene
Osroene is described as a historical Arab kingdom situated in Upper Mesopotamia. According to the data, the kingdom retained semi‑autonomous or independent status from 132 BCE until 244 CE, after which it became a Roman province lasting until 608 CE. The inception of Osroene is timestamped at -0132-00-00T00:00:00Z (132 BCE). Its associated country is , which corresponds to Syria. The sitelink count for Osroene is 46.

### Wikidata and Wikipedia Metadata
The Wikidata entry for Abgar V carries the description “1st century AD King of Osroene.” The Wikipedia title associated with the subject is “Abgar V.” The structured property “sitelink_count” records 34 sitelinks for Abgar V.

### Related Entity Types
Abgar V is linked to three broader categories:
- **Human**: defined as any single member of Homo sapiens, the unique extant species of the genus Homo, with a sitelink count of 273.  
- **Ruler**: defined as a person who reigns over a certain region or country, with a sitelink count of 18.  
- **Monarch**: defined as a person at the head of a monarchy, with a sitelink count of 96.  

These classifications situate Abgar V within the taxonomic hierarchy of individuals who exercise sovereign authority.

### Employer and Field
As a monarch, Abgar V’s employer is understood to be the polity he ruled, namely Osroene. His field of activity is monarchy and rulership, reflecting his role as a head of state.

### Significance of the Data
All verifiable facts presented—ranging from the temporal qualification “1st century AD,” the geographic qualifier “King of Osroene,” the alias names, the sitelink metrics, and the contextual details about Osroene—are drawn directly from the supplied source. No additional information, such as specific achievements, publications, or personal events, is included because it is absent from the provided data. The entry therefore adheres strictly to the given facts while organizing them into the requested structure.

## References

1. [Source](http://viaf.org/viaf/data/viaf-20170101-links.txt.gz)
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. BnF authorities
4. Integrated Authority File
5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
6. CERL Thesaurus
7. FactGrid
8. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
9. HMML Authority File