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Abgar VII
Ruler of the kingdom of Osrhoene from 109 to 116 · Died 116
Abgar VII was king of Osroene from 109-116 CE. His primary goal was to remain independent of both the major powers in the region, the Roman and the Parthian Empires.
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Toward this end, he supported the Roman Emperor Trajan's military campaign into Mesopotamia against the Parthian king Osroes I in 114-116 CE, ending an era of Edessan neutrality toward the Roman Empire. However, in 116 CE, Abgar also supported a Parthian revolt against Trajan. The Roman general Lusius Quietus responded promptly by capturing and sacking Edessa. Abgar VII died at this time.