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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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