Antiochus VI Dionysus
Antiochus VI Dionysus | |
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![]() Coin of Antiochus VI Dionysus,Apameamint | |
Kingof theSeleucid Empire | |
Reign | Seleucid kingdom:145 or in early 144 BC - 142/1 BC |
Coronation | Never officially held power, in opposition of KingDemetrius II Nicator |
Predecessor | Alexander I Balas |
Successor | Diodotus Tryphon |
Regent | Diodotus Tryphon |
Born | 148 BC |
Died | 142/1 BC (aged 7-9) |
Father | Alexander Balas |
Mother | Cleopatra Thea |
Antiochus VI Dionysus(c. 148–142/1 BC), king of theHellenisticSeleucid kingdom,was the son ofAlexander BalasandCleopatra Thea,daughter ofPtolemy VI of Egypt.
Biography[edit]
Antiochus VI did not actually rule. Either already in 145 or in early 144 BC he was nominated by the generalDiodotus Tryphonas heir to the throne in opposition toDemetrius II,and remained the general's tool.[1]In c. 142/141 BC, the young king died.[2]While some ancient authors makeDiodotus Tryphonresponsible for the death of the king,[3]others write that he died during a surgery.[4]
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See also[edit]
References[edit]
Schürer, E. (1973).A History of the Jewish People in the Age of Jesus Christ (175 BC- AD 135)(Revised and Edited by G. Vermes and F. Millar ed.). Edinburgh. pp. 183–197.{{cite book}}
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Footnotes[edit]
- ^The first coins of the king are dated to the year 144 BCHoughton, Arthur (1992). "The Revolt of Tryphon and the accession of Antiochos VI at Apamea".SNR.71:119–41.
- ^The last coinage of Antiochos VI is dated to the year 142/141 BC, see Houghton, Arthur, Lorber, Catherine C, Hoover, Oliver D. (2008), Seleucid Coins: A comprehensive catalogue, Part II: Seleucus IV to Antiochus XIII, 2 Vols, New York/Lancaster PA, Nr. 2020; 2022.3; 2026.
- ^Makk. 13.31; Diod. Sic. 33.28; App. Syr. 68. 357; Iust. 36.1.7.; Oros. 5.4.18.
- ^Ios. Ant. 13. 218; Liv. per. 55.
External links[edit]
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- Antiochus VIentry in historical sourcebook by Mahlon H. Smith