Antiochus VII

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Demetrius_II
gptkb:Demetrius_II_of_Syria
gptkbp:alliance with local rulers
marriage to Cleopatra
gptkbp:born circa 164 BC
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Antioch
gptkbp:conflict faced revolts from vassal states
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:Demetrius_II
gptkb:Mithridates_I
gptkbp:cultural_impact Greek culture
promoted Hellenization
gptkbp:cultural_practices supported arts and sciences
between Greek and Eastern cultures
gptkbp:defeated gptkb:Parthians
internal revolts
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations encouraged trade
with Rome
focused on stabilizing the empire
treaty with the Romans
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Seleucid_dynasty
gptkbp:end_of_life 129 BC
gptkbp:father gptkb:Antiochus_VI
gptkbp:historical_context varied among historians.
after the decline of the Seleucid Empire
gptkbp:historical_debate about his effectiveness as a ruler
gptkbp:historical_impact set the stage for future conflicts
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Hellenistic_period
gptkbp:historical_significance last strong king of the Seleucid Empire
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Appian
gptkb:Josephus
gptkb:Polybius
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Antiochus VII
gptkbp:in-game_currency issued coins
with a diadem
gptkbp:known_for restoration of the Seleucid Empire
gptkbp:legacy influenced later Hellenistic rulers
seen as a unifier of the empire
gptkbp:military_strategy against the Parthians
campaign against the Parthians
used elephants in battle
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Cleopatra_I
gptkbp:notable_allies Greek mercenaries
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Antiochus_VI
gptkbp:reform reorganized the empire
gptkbp:reign_end 129 BC
138 BC
gptkbp:religion Hellenistic religion
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Antiochus_VIII_Grypus
gptkb:Antiochus_VIII
gptkbp:title gptkb:Monarch