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Antiochus

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Antiochus

A Greek male given name from Ancient Greek, notably borne by the thirteen kings of the Seleucid dynasty.

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According to the Augustan History (Aurel. 31.2), Zenobia's father's name was Achilleus and his usurper was named Antiochus (Zos. 1.60.2). Source: Internet

A fourth and last quarter was added by Antiochus IV Epiphanes (175-164 BC); thenceforth Antioch was known as Tetrapolis. Source: Internet

Antiochus agreed, but when they met and Antiochus held out his hand in friendship, Popilius placed in his hand the tablets on which was written the decree of the senate and told him to read it. Source: Internet

Antiochus III the Great and Philip V of Macedon had made a pact to divide Egypt's overseas possessions. Source: Internet

Antiochus died in 187 BC on another expedition to the east, where he sought to extract money to pay the indemnity. Source: Internet

Although initially unsuccessful in the Fourth Syrian War against Egypt, which led to a defeat at the Battle of Raphia (217 BC), Antiochus would prove himself to be the greatest of the Seleucid rulers after Seleucus I himself. Source: Internet

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