Polity Kingdom of Antioch

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Was a Kingdom created by the Seleucid userper Diodotus Tryphon in the region of Antioch (the modern city of Antakya, in Hatay Province of Turkey).

Establishment

  • January 144 BC: Alexander Balas reigned until 145 BC when he was overthrown by Demetrius I's son, Demetrius II Nicator. Demetrius II proved unable to control the whole of the kingdom, however. While he ruled Babylonia and eastern Syria from Damascus, the remnants of Balas' supporters - first supporting Balas' son Antiochus VI, then the usurping general Diodotus Tryphon - held out in Antioch.

Chronology

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1. Dynastic Wars of the Seleucids

Were a series of wars of succession that were fought between competing branches of the Seleucid royal household for control of the Seleucid Empire.

  • January 144 BC: Alexander Balas reigned until 145 BC when he was overthrown by Demetrius I's son, Demetrius II Nicator. Demetrius II proved unable to control the whole of the kingdom, however. While he ruled Babylonia and eastern Syria from Damascus, the remnants of Balas' supporters - first supporting Balas' son Antiochus VI, then the usurping general Diodotus Tryphon - held out in Antioch.

1.1. Wars of Antiochus VII

Were the military campaigns of Seleucid King Antiochus VII Sidetes against several usurpers.

  • January 137 BC: In 138 BC Demetrius II's brother Antiochus VII Sidetes invaded Syria and brought his Diodotus Tryphon rule to an end.

Disestablishment

  • January 137 BC: In 138 BC Demetrius II's brother Antiochus VII Sidetes invaded Syria and brought his Diodotus Tryphon rule to an end.