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Antiochus VII Sidetes: Biography, Facts and Career

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Antiochus VII Euergetes (Greek: Ἀντίοχος Ευεργέτης; c. 164/160 BC – 129 BC), nicknamed Sidetes (Greek: Σιδήτης) (from Side, a city in Asia Minor), also known as Antiochus the Pious, was ruler of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire from July/August 138 to 129 BC. He was the last Seleucid king of any stature. After Antiochus was killed in battle, the Seleucid realm was restricted to Syria.

Quick facts about Antiochus VII Sidetes

  • Full name: Antiochus VII Sidetes
  • Born: -0163-01-0
  • Nationality: Seleucid Empire
  • Known as: Royal
  • Wikidata ID: Q294945

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Who is Antiochus VII Sidetes?

Antiochus VII Euergetes (Greek: Ἀντίοχος Ευεργέτης; c.

What nationality is Antiochus VII Sidetes?

Antiochus VII Sidetes is Seleucid Empire.

When was Antiochus VII Sidetes born?

Antiochus VII Sidetes was born on -0163-01-0.

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