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Antiochus IV Epiphanes

Antiochus IV Epiphanes (175-163 BC), son of Antiochus III the Great and brother of Seleucus IV Philopator. Notable events in his reign were the near-conquest of Egypt, halted by the threat of Roman intervention, and a massive Jewish revolt. He was succeeded by his son, Antiochus V Eupator.

Preceded by:
Seleucus IV Philopator
Seleucid dynasty Succeeded by:
Antiochus V Eupator



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