Antiochus VIII Philometer Grypus ~ Basileus of the Seleucid Empire
M, (143 BCE - 96 BCE)
| Father-Biological* | Demetrius II Nicator ~ Basileus of the Seleucid Empire b. 165 BCE, d. 125 BCE |
| Mother-Biological* | Cleopatra Thea b. circa 164 BCE, d. 124 BCE |
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Last Edited=14 Mar 2024
Antiochus VIII Philometer Grypus ~ Basileus of the Seleucid Empire was born in 143 BCE. He was the son of Demetrius II Nicator ~ Basileus of the Seleucid Empire and Cleopatra Thea. Grypus means "hook nose."1 Antiochus was crowned the Basileus of the Seleucid Empire in joint rule with his mother. In 121, he became the sole Basileus in 124 BCE.1
Antiochus VIII Philometer Grypus ~ Basileus of the Seleucid Empire married Cleopatra Tryphæna, daughter of Pharaoh Eurogates II and Cleopatra III.1 Antiochus VIII Philometer Grypus ~ Basileus of the Seleucid Empire died in 96 BCE.1
Antiochus VIII Philometer Grypus ~ Basileus of the Seleucid Empire married Cleopatra Tryphæna, daughter of Pharaoh Eurogates II and Cleopatra III.1 Antiochus VIII Philometer Grypus ~ Basileus of the Seleucid Empire died in 96 BCE.1
Child of Antiochus VIII Philometer Grypus ~ Basileus of the Seleucid Empire and Cleopatra Tryphæna
- Laodice Thea Philadelphos+ (260 BCE - )
Citations
- 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.