Rabbel II Soter: Biography, Facts and Career
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Rabbel II Soter (Nabataean Aramaic: 𐢛𐢃𐢁𐢐 𐢅𐢌 𐢁𐢊𐢍𐢌 𐢈𐢝𐢍𐢉𐢂 𐢗𐢓𐢆, romanized: Rabʾēl dī ʾaḥyēy wa-šēzīb ʿammeh, "Rabbel, who gave life and deliverance to his people") was the last ruler of the Nabataean Kingdom, ruling from 70 to 106. His name as transcribed in Arabic is رب أيل Rabb ʾayl. After the death of his father, Malichus II, Rabbel still a child, ascended to the throne. His mother, Shaqilath II, assumed the regency of the Nabataean Kingdom, during the minority of her son Rabel II in 70-76 AD. His sister Gamilath became queen of the Nabataeans. Rabbel gave himself the Greek title "Soter", meaning "Savior". He reigned with his first wife Queen Gamilath and his second wife Queen Hagaru. Gamilat was a queen in 76–102 AD and Hagru was a queen in 102–106. After his death in 106, the Roman emperor Trajan faced practically no resistance and conquered the kingdom on 22 March 106. It became the Roman province of Arabia Petraea, with Bosra becoming its provincial capital.
Quick facts about Rabbel II Soter
- Full name: Rabbel II Soter
- Born: 0100-01-01
- Nationality: Nabataean kingdom
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q887060
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Who is Rabbel II Soter?
Rabbel II Soter (Nabataean Aramaic: 𐢛𐢃𐢁𐢐 𐢅𐢌 𐢁𐢊𐢍𐢌 𐢈𐢝𐢍𐢉𐢂 𐢗𐢓𐢆, romanized: Rabʾēl dī ʾaḥyēy wa-šēzīb ʿammeh, "Rabbel, who gave life and deliverance to his people") was the last ruler of the Nabataean Kingdom, ruling from 70 to 106.
What nationality is Rabbel II Soter?
Rabbel II Soter is Nabataean kingdom.
When was Rabbel II Soter born?
Rabbel II Soter was born on 0100-01-01.
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