# Phraates IV of Parthia

> King of Parthia

**Wikidata**: [Q312430](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q312430)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phraates_IV)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/phraates-iv-of-parthia

## Summary
Phraates IV of Parthia is a human and sovereign who served as the King of Parthia. He is a member of the House of Karen and is documented through extensive bibliographic records, digital identifiers, and visual media assets.

## Biography
- Born: -0100-00-00T00:00:00Z
- Nationality: Parthia
- Education: [Data not available]
- Known for: Serving as the King of Parthia
- Employer(s): Sovereign
- Field(s): Kingship, Monarchy

## Contributions
Phraates IV of Parthia is represented by a comprehensive set of bibliographic and digital records that establish his identity within academic and historical databases. His contributions to knowledge structuring include the documentation of the image "Drachm of Phraates IV, Mithradatkirt mint.jpg" and the creation of numerous cross-referenced identifiers across the Bibliothèque nationale de France, Wikidata, and other international cataloging systems. Additionally, his entry exists within Wikiquote, providing a structured reference point for biographical data.

## FAQs
**What is Phraates IV of Parthia's primary role?**
Phraates IV of Parthia is a King of Parthia and a sovereign leader, serving as a unique member of the genus Homo.

**Which family or noble house does he belong to?**
He is a member of the House of Karen, a noble family associated with Parthia.

**What are the key identifiers associated with Phraates IV of Parthia?**
He is identified by a vast array of numerical and alphanumeric codes, including GND IDs (119498774, 151149106256968492081), BnF IDs (P1015, P1017, P1185, P1711, P1819, P1871, P2950, P4159, P5271, P6404, P8069, P11835, P12597, P13030), and UUIDs (P13591, P13049).

**Where is his biographical information archived?**
His biography is archived under the ID biography/Phraates-IV on Wikiquote, and his profile is accessible via the identifier person/4277 and person/4dcc5880-807f-4c1a-86ca-381e1049ee3b.

**What is the extent of his digital footprint?**
Phraates IV of Parthia has a significant digital footprint with a sitelink count of 40 and is referenced in various academic and library systems globally.

## Why They Matter
Phraates IV of Parthia matters as a foundational entry in the structured knowledge of ancient monarchs and the House of Karen. His inclusion in the knowledge base highlights the intersection of historical figures and modern data taxonomy. The extensive collection of identifiers (over 20 distinct IDs) demonstrates the depth of documentation required to preserve the identity of a sovereign, ensuring that his legacy is retrievable across different cataloging systems, libraries, and digital platforms.

## Notable For
- High sitelink count of 40, indicating broad recognition and citation.
- Extensive coverage in the Bibliothèque nationale de France with 15 distinct identifiers.
- Documentation of a specific historical artifact: the Drachm of Phraates IV, Mithradatkirt mint.
- Membership in the House of Karen, a noble family of Parthia.
- Representation in Wikiquote as biography/Phraates-IV.

## Body

### Identity and Lineage
Phraates IV of Parthia is classified as a human (instance_of: Q5) and a sovereign (sitelink_count: 23). He holds the occupation of a monarch (occupation: Q2304859) and is a member of the House of Karen, a noble family associated with Parthia (country: Q83891; citizenship: Q83891). His primary title is King of Parthia, as defined in both the raw description and the Wikidata description.

### Temporal Data
The structured properties provide specific temporal markers for his existence, though the dates appear as default or placeholder values in the source data:
- **Birth Date:** -0100-00-00T00:00:00Z
- **Death Date:** -0002-00-00T00:00:00Z

### Bibliographic and Digital Identifiers
The entity is linked to a comprehensive network of identifiers across various international and national cataloging systems. These identifiers facilitate the cross-referencing of his identity in academic and library contexts.

**GND Identifiers (German National Library):**
- P214: 151149106256968492081
- P227: 119498774
- P13049: 119498774

**Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) Identifiers:**
- P1015: 90892397
- P1017: ADV12098669
- P1185: 139819
- P1711: 96741
- P1819: I00717521
- P1871: cnp00557477
- P2950: phraates_iv_parthia
- P4159: Phraates_IV_of_Parthia_(1)
- P5271: 26983
- P6404: fraate
- P8069: 20720
- P11835: 12032
- P12597: 57973
- P13030: person/4277

**Other Digital Identifiers:**
- P646: /m/05ltqy (Freebase ID)
- P6821: alvin-person:52232 (Alvin ID)
- P13591: person/4dcc5880-807f-4c1a-86ca-381e1049ee3b (UUID)
- P2950: phraates_iv_parthia (BnF ID)

### Media and Visual Assets
A specific visual asset is associated with the entity, providing a tangible representation of the King:
- **P18:** Drachm of Phraates IV, Mithradatkirt mint.jpg

### Textual References
The entity is referenced in textual databases that focus on biographical data:
- **P1417:** biography/Phraates-IV (Wikiquote ID)

## References

1. Genealogics
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. Virtual International Authority File
4. CERL Thesaurus