Ariogaesus (flourished in 2nd century AD) was a ruler of the Quadi, a Germanic tribe, during the Marcomannic War.
Before Ariogaesus became the ruler of his people, their king Furtius had made a peace treaty with Marcus Aurelius.
When the Quadi deposed Furtius they elected Ariogaesus as their king, but Marcus Aurelius refused to renew the treaty and recognize their new ruler.
In turn the Quadi declined to hand over Roman prisoners of war.
He promised a thousand gold pieces to anyone who could bring him Ariogaesus alive, and five hundred to those who could kill him and deliver his head.