Arnuwanda III

The basics

Quick facts

Intro

King of the Hittite empire

Gender:

Male

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Birth:

1 January 1300

Death:

1207

Family:

Father:

Tudhaliya IV

The details

Biography

Introduction

Arnuwanda III was the penultimate king of the Hittite empire (New Kingdom) (c. 1209–1207 BC (short chronology).

Arnuwanda was a son of Tudhaliya IV and grandson of Hattusili III and Puduhepa. He was quickly succeeded by his brother Suppiluliuma II.