Antiochus XI Epiphanes
Antiochus XI Epiphanes | |
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Philadelphus | |
King of the Seleucid Empire (King of Syria) | |
Reign | 95-92 BC (with Antiochus X Eusebes, Demetrius III Eucaerus, and Philip I Philadelphus) |
Predecessor | Seleucus VI Epiphanes |
Successor | Philip I Philadelphus or Demetrius III Eucaerus |
Born | Unknown |
Died |
92 BC Antiochia |
Dynasty | Seleucid |
Father | Antiochus VIII Grypus |
Mother | Tryphaena |
Antiochus XI Epiphanes or Philadelphus, ruler of the Greek Seleucid kingdom, was a son of Antiochus VIII Grypus and his wife Tryphaena. Antiochus XI was a brother of Seleucus VI Epiphanes and a minor participant in the civil wars which clouded the last years of the once glorious Seleucids, now reduced to local dynasties in Syria. Following the defeat of his brother in 95 BC by Antiochus X Eusebes, Antiochus XI and yet another brother, Philip I Philadelphus, opted for revenge and besieged Antiochia. After the campaign had ended in defeat, Antiochus was forced to flee but drowned in the river Orontes while trying to cross it on horseback. The year was 92 BC.
See also
- List of Syrian monarchs
- Timeline of Syrian history
- Philip I Philadelphus (brother and likely twin)
References
- Antiochus XI entry in historical sourcebook by Mahlon H. Smith
Antiochus XI Epiphanes Born: Unknown Died: 92 BC | ||
Preceded by Seleucus VI Epiphanes |
Seleucid King (King of Syria) 95–92 BC with Antiochus X Eusebes (95–92 BC) Demetrius III Eucaerus (95 BC) Philip I Philadelphus (95–92 BC) |
Succeeded by Philip I Philadelphus |
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