Demetrius I Soter: Biography, Facts and Career
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Demetrius I Soter (Ancient Greek: Δημήτριος Α` ὁ Σωτήρ, Dēmḗtrios ho Sōtḗr, "Demetrius the Saviour"; 185 – June 150 BC) reigned as king 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 Eupator and regent Lysias. Demetrius took control during a turbulent time of the Empire, and spent much of his time fighting off revolts and challenges to his power from threats such as Timarchus and Alexander Balas.
Quick facts about Demetrius I Soter
- Full name: Demetrius I Soter
- Born: -0186-01-0
- Nationality: Seleucid Empire
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q296304
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Who is Demetrius I Soter?
Demetrius I Soter (Ancient Greek: Δημήτριος Α` ὁ Σωτήρ, Dēmḗtrios ho Sōtḗr, "Demetrius the Saviour"; 185 – June 150 BC) reigned as king of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire from November 162 to June 150 BC.
What nationality is Demetrius I Soter?
Demetrius I Soter is Seleucid Empire.
When was Demetrius I Soter born?
Demetrius I Soter was born on -0186-01-0.
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