Demetrius I Soter - Wikipedia
WEBDemetrius I (Ancient Greek: Δημήτριος Α`, 185 – June 150 BC), surnamed Soter (Ancient Greek: Σωτήρ), reigned as king of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire from November 162 to June 150 BC.
Demetrius I Soter | Seleucid Dynasty, Antiochus I & Syria
WEBDemetrius I Soter (born c. 187 bc —died 150) was the king of Syria from 162 to 150 bc. He was one of the line of rulers of the Seleucid dynasty, founded in 312 by a Macedonian successor of Alexander the Great.
Demetrius (c.-190 - c.-158) - Genealogy - Geni.com
WEBApr 26, 2022 · Demetrius I (Greek: Δημήτριος Α, born 185 BC, reigned 161-150 BC), surnamed Soter (Greek: Σωτήρ - "Savior"), was a ruler of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire. Demetrius was sent to Rome as a hostage during the reign of his father Seleucus IV Philopator and his mother Laodice IV.
DEMETRIUS I. SOTER - JewishEncyclopedia.com
WEBKing of Syria 162-150 B.C.; son of Seleucus IV. Philopator. He was sent by his father as a hostage to Rome in place of Antiochus Epiphanes, after whose death he demanded in vain of the Senate that he be acknowledged as his father's successor.
Demetrius I Soter – Roman hostage who dreamed of rebuilding...
WEBFeb 6, 2022 · Demetrius I Soter was the ruler of the Seleucid state from 162 to 150 BCE. Demetrius proved to be an ambitious and talented leader, who, however, in the face of the progressive disintegration of the state, numerous enemies and the power of Rome, was not able to succeed in rebuilding the former glory of the Seleucid Empire.
Demetrius I Soter° - Encyclopedia.com
WEBDEMETRIUS I SOTER ° (162–150 b.c.e.), ruler of the Seleucid dynasty in Syria; son of *Seleucus iv. In his youth Demetrius was a hostage in Rome. When he became aware of the weakness of *Antiochus v and the governor *Lysias, he escaped, with the aim of wresting the Syrian crown from his cousin.
Demetrius I Soter - Livius
WEBDemetrius I Soter ("the savior"): name of a Seleucid king, ruled from 161 to 150. Successor of: Antiochus V Eupator. Relatives: Father: Seleucus IV Philopator. Mother: Laodice IV. Wife: Laodice V? Children: Demetrius II Nicator. Main deeds:
Demetrius I Soter - Wikiwand
WEBDemetrius I, surnamed Soter, reigned as king (basileus) of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire from November 162 to June 150 BC. Demetrius grew up in Rome as a hostage, but returned to Greek Syria and overthrew his young cousin Antiochus V …
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WEBDemetrius I Soter (ca. 185–150 BCE) was a significant king of the Seleucid Empire, which was one of the successor states of Alexander the Great's empire. His reign marked a critical period in the history of the Hellenistic world, characterized by internal strife, external threats, and attempts at consolidation and reform.
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WEBDemetrius I Soter. primary name: primary name: Demetrius I Soter. other name: other name: Demetrius I. Details. individual; ruler; Male. Other dates. 162 BC-150 BC (ruled) Biography. Seleucid king, famous in Jewish history for his fights with the Maccabees. Killed by his successor, Alexander Balas (q.v.). New search.