# Arsaces I of Parthia

> first Parthian king (247–217 BC)

**Wikidata**: [Q315913](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q315913)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsaces_I_of_Parthia)  
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## Summary
Arsaces I of Parthia was the first Parthian king and a sovereign who reigned from 247 BC until his death in 217 BC. He is credited with founding the Arsacid dynasty of Parthia and the Parthian Empire, the second ancient Iranian Empire. As a member of the species Homo sapiens, he established a political entity that endured until 224 AD.

## Biography
- Nationality: Parthian
- Known for: Founding the Parthian Empire and the Arsacid dynasty
- Employer(s): Parthian Empire
- Field(s): Sovereignty, Leadership

## Contributions
Arsaces I is responsible for the inception of the Arsacid dynasty of Parthia, which began in 247 BC. He also founded the Parthian Empire in 247 BC, establishing it as the second ancient Iranian Empire. This empire continued to exist until 224 AD.

## FAQs
**When did Arsaces I rule?**
Arsaces I ruled as the first Parthian king from 247 BC until his death in 217 BC.

**What empire did Arsaces I establish?**
He founded the Parthian Empire, recognized as the second ancient Iranian Empire, which began in 247 BC and lasted until 224 AD.

**What dynasty did Arsaces I start?**
He established the Arsacid dynasty of Parthia, marking its inception in 247 BC.

## Why They Matter
Arsaces I matters because he established the foundational political structure of the Parthian Empire, which became the second ancient Iranian Empire. His reign marked the beginning of the Arsacid dynasty, a lineage that ruled for centuries until 224 AD. Without his initial sovereignty in 247 BC, the historical landscape of ancient Iran would have been significantly different.

## Notable For
- Being the first Parthian king.
- Founding the Arsacid dynasty of Parthia in 247 BC.
- Founding the Parthian Empire in 247 BC.
- Reigning until 217 BC.
- Having a coin minted in Nisa bearing his image.

## Body
### Identity and Role
Arsaces I of Parthia is classified as a human (Homo sapiens) and a sovereign. He is recognized as the first Parthian king. His occupation is identified by the code Q2304859. He is an instance of Q5 (human).

### Reign and Empire
Arsaces I's reign and the inception of his political power began in 247 BC. This date marks the start of both the Arsacid dynasty of Parthia and the Parthian Empire. The Parthian Empire is defined as the second ancient Iranian Empire, which existed from 247 BC to 224 AD.

### Timeline
Arsaces I's reign concluded with his death in 217 BC.

### Artifacts and Identifiers
Visual representations of Arsaces I include a coin minted in Nisa. He is associated with numerous authority control identifiers across various systems, including VIAF (16865838), LCCN (no99087533), and BNF (162970586). Other identifiers include GND (0005409), ISNI (I00717544), and NLA (p3871340).

### Authority Control and Metadata
Arsaces I is cataloged under multiple database identifiers:
- **VIAF:** 16865838
- **LCCN:** no99087533
- **BNF:** 162970586
- **GND:** 0005409
- **ISNI:** I00717544
- **Freebase ID:** /m/0157vl
- **Alvin Person ID:** alvin-person:52219
- **NLA Trove ID:** 3871340
- **SUDOC (PST) Identifier:** arsakas-i
- **NUKAT ID:** 13583
- **EU Whoiswho ID:** 00514/eu_a_5146/a5146
- **Bibliothèque nationale de France ID:** E39PBJkHmFBckJxpxqkXXctHYP
- **KBR ID:** 11997
- **NKC Aut ID:** arsaces
- **CZ NBN ID:** person/8958
- **Commons Category:** Arsaces I of Parthia
- **Wikidata description:** first Parthian king (247–217 BC)

## References

1. list of Parthian kings
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. [Source](http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1349777/Arsaces)
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013