Darius I of Media Atropatene

Darius I of Media Atropatene, also known as Darius I or Darius (c. 85 BC – c. 65 BC), was an Iranian prince who served as a king of Media Atropatene in c. 65 BC.

[1] Little is known of the life of Darius I, however he appeared to have succeeded his relative, Mithridates, who served as King of Media Atropatene one year earlier.

Darius I was known during his kingship to have been attacked by the Roman general Pompey with his army.

[1] However, the circumstances that led Pompey to attack Media Atropatene are unknown.

His relative, Ariobarzanes I succeeded him as King of Media Atropatene.