Demetrius I Soter the Preserver ~ Basileus of the Seleucid Empire
M, (186 BCE - 150 BCE)
| Father-Biological* | Seleucus IV Philopator ~ Basileus of the Seleucid Empire b. about 218 BCE, d. 175 BCE |
| Mother-Biological* | Laodice IV b. 223 BCE, d. circa 162 BCE |
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Last Edited=14 Mar 2024
Demetrius I Soter the Preserver ~ Basileus of the Seleucid Empire was born in 186 BCE.1 He was the son of Seleucus IV Philopator ~ Basileus of the Seleucid Empire and Laodice IV. He was a hostage of Rome from about 187 to 163 BCE. He then escaped, returned to Syria where he overthrew his cousin, Antiochus V in 162 BCE.1 Demetrius was crowned the Basileus of the Seleucid Empire 162 BCE.1
Demetrius I Soter the Preserver ~ Basileus of the Seleucid Empire married Laodice V.1 He freed Babylonia in 160 BCE, and later fought against the Maccabbes.1 Demetrius was killed in battle in 150 BCE with Alexander Bales.1
Demetrius I Soter the Preserver ~ Basileus of the Seleucid Empire married Laodice V.1 He freed Babylonia in 160 BCE, and later fought against the Maccabbes.1 Demetrius was killed in battle in 150 BCE with Alexander Bales.1
Child of Demetrius I Soter the Preserver ~ Basileus of the Seleucid Empire and Laodice V
- Demetrius II Nicator ~ Basileus of the Seleucid Empire+ (165 BCE - 125 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.