Vologases V

Vologases V, a prominent figure in the Parthian Empire, ruled as King of Kings from 191 to 208. His reign followed a period as king of Armenia, where he was known as Vologases II from 180 to 191. Although details about his time in Armenia are sparse, it is noted that he appointed his son, Rev I, to the Iberian throne in 189, indicating a strategic move to strengthen his family's influence in the region.

Upon succeeding his father, Vologases IV, as the Parthian king in 191, the circumstances surrounding his ascension remain unclear. It is uncertain whether he inherited the throne through a peaceful transition or amidst a civil conflict. Nevertheless, he quickly made significant decisions, including passing the Armenian throne to his son Khosrov I, who ruled from 191 to 217.

Vologases V's reign was characterized by military confrontations with the Roman Empire, which persisted from 195 to 202. This tumultuous period saw the brief capture of the Parthian capital, Ctesiphon, and a reaffirmation of Roman authority in Armenia and northern Mesopotamia. Concurrently, internal strife plagued the Parthian realm, exemplified by the local Persian prince Pabag's seizure of Istakhr, the capital of Persis, further complicating Vologases' rule.