Antiochus VIII.
Antiochus VIII. Epiphanes Philometor Kallinikos (* approx. 141 BC; † 96 BC ), called Grypos ( hooked nose ), was a son of Demetrios II and Cleopatra Thea . He was born as a boy in 125 BC. After his mother killed his older brother Seleucus V , and ruled with her. After Antiochus killed the usurper Alexander II. Zabinas in 123 BC. His mother tried to poison him with wine, but the suspicious king forced her to drink the cup herself.
He married in 124 BC The Egyptian princess Tryphaina . 113 BC His half-brother and cousin Antiochus IX returned. Kyzikenus returned from exile and started a civil war. Kyzikenus' wife Cleopatra , a sister of Tryphaina, was probably killed in the temple of Daphne outside Antioch on the orders of Tryphaina, whereupon Kyzikenos Tryphaina 111 BC. Executed out of vengeance. The two brothers then divided Syria among themselves until Grypos 96 BC. Was killed by his minister Herakleon . All of his five sons became his successors.
Antiochus VIII was married twice. From his first marriage to Tryphaina:
- Laodike Thea Philadelphos , wife of Mithridates I of Commagene
- Seleucus VI. Epiphanes Nikator (* approx. 120; † 95), Seleucid King 96–95
- Demetrios III. Theos Philopator (* approx. 115; † 88), Seleucid King 95-88
- Antiochus XI. Epiphanes Philadelphos (* approx. 115 or 113; † 92), Seleucid King 95–92
- Philip I Philadelphos (* approx. 115 or 113; † 83), twin brother of Antiochus XI., Seleucid king 95-83
- Antiochus XII. Dionysus (* approx. 114; † 84), Seleucid King 87–84
His second, 103 BC. He was married to Cleopatra V. Selene , a sister of Tryphaina, remained childless.
Individual evidence
- ^ Marcus Iunianus Iustinus , 39, 1, 9
- ↑ Marcus Iunianus Iustinus, 39, 2, 7-8
- ↑ Marcus Iunianus Iustinus, 39, 2, 3
- ↑ Marcus Iunianus Iustinus, 39, 2, 10
literature
- Kay Ehling : Studies on the history of the late Seleucids. (164-63 BC). From the death of Antiochus IV to the establishment of the province of Syria under Pompey (= Historia . Individual writings. 196). Steiner, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-515-09035-3 , pp. 213-232, (also: Augsburg, University, habilitation paper, 2005).
- Max Wellmann : Antiochus 31 . In: Paulys Realencyclopadie der classischen Antiquity Science (RE). Volume I, 2, Stuttgart 1894, Col. 2480-2483.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Cleopatra Thea |
King of the Seleucid Empire 125–96 BC Chr. |
Antiochus IX. |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Antiochus VIII. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Kallinikos; Philometor; Grypos (hooked nose); Antiochus VIII. Epiphanes Philometor Kallinikos |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | King of the Seleucids, son of Demetrios II and Cleopatra Thea |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 141 BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 96 BC Chr. |