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Name: Antiochos VIII Brief biography: Ruler of the Seleucid kingdom 125 BC to 95 BC, dividing it with his brother Antiochos IX in 116 BC Nationality: Greek Occupation: Ruler Date of birth: c. 140 BC Period of rule: 121 BC-96 BC Date of death: 95 BC |
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Antiochos succeeded his father Demetrios II as a teenager alongside his mother Cleopatra Thea, after whose death in 120 BC he became embroiled in war with his half-brother Antiochos IX, with whom in 116 BC he divided the Seleucid realm of Syria. He was a famous bon viveur, whose parties becamse legendary. He was murdered by one of his ministers and succeeded by Antiochos IX. |
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Tetradrachm Antiochos VIII BIRBI-G0033 |
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