Hydarnes (father of Stateira)

Hydarnes was a Persian nobleman of the Achaemenid Empire. He is primarily known as the father of Stateira, the wife of Artaxerxes II Mnemon. The elder Hydarnes likely held a position of significant importance within the Persian court, given the prestige associated with his daughter's marriage to the King. Historical sources provide limited biographical detail about him beyond his paternal connection to Stateira, making it difficult to ascertain the precise extent of his influence or specific roles he fulfilled. He is sometimes confused with other individuals bearing the same name, particularly prominent military commanders also named Hydarnes who served during the reign of Xerxes I. Distinguishing between these individuals often relies on context and the specific historical events being discussed.