Nysa or Nyssa was a princess from the Kingdom of Pontus and was a Queen of Cappadocia. She was the ruler of Cappadocia on behalf of her minor son in 130 – 126 BC.

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Occupation: politician
Position held: regent
Born: 150 BC
Died: 200 BC

Family

Ariarathes V of Cappadociaspouse Ariarathes VI of Cappadociachild Pharnaces I of Pontusfather Nysamother Mithridates V of Pontussibling

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Nysa or Nyssa was a princess from the Kingdom of Pontus and was a Queen of Cappadocia. She was the ruler of Cappadocia on behalf of her minor son in 130 – 126 BC.

Read the full article →

Occupation: politician
Position held: regent
Born: 150 BC
Died: 200 BC

Family

Ariarathes V of Cappadociaspouse Ariarathes VI of Cappadociachild Pharnaces I of Pontusfather Nysamother Mithridates V of Pontussibling

regentposition held