TIGRANES or DIKRAN, king of Armenia (c. 140-55 B.C.). He was the son or nephew of Artavasdes of Armenia, and a mem ber of the dynasty founded by Artaxias, a general of Antiochus III. (See SELEUCID DYNASTY.) He was given to Mithradates II. of Parthia as a hostage, and purchased his freedom by ceding 7o valleys bordering on Media.
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