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186 BCE - 150 BCE
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Name |
Demetrius I Soter |
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Relationship | with Robert Alan Roy
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Birth |
186 BCE [3] |
History |
birth to death |
- He was a hostage of Rome from about 187 to 163 BCE. He then escaped, returned to Syria where he overthrew his cousin, Antiochus V in 162 BCE. [3]
- In 162 BCE, he was crowned the King of Syria. [3]
- He freed Babylonia in 160 BCE, and later fought against the Maccabbes. [3]
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Death |
150 BCE [3] |
- He was killed in battle with Alexander Bales. [3]
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Siblings |
2 Siblings |
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Person ID |
I9524 |
| Roy Line, Boudreau Line |
Last Modified |
13 Jul 2021 |
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Sources |
- [S304] Wikipedia, Demetrius II Nicator.
- [S2000] ------------- Sources Below not Reviewed -------------.
- [S60] Stuart, Roderick W. Royalty for Commoners, The Complete Known Lineage of John of Gaunt, Son of Edward III, King of England, and Queen Philippa Fourth Edition, (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2002).
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