Aristobulus of Chalcis
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Aristobulus of Chalcis was a son of Herod of Chalcis and his first wife Mariamne, hence a great-grandson of Herod the Great.
He eventually was vested the kingdom of Chalkis, and his period as a ruler is dated to 57 - 92.
He was married to Salome after the death of her first housband, Herod Philip. With her he had three children.
Some coins with pictures of him and his wife have been found.
House of Herod | ||
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Vacant Title last held by Agrippa II |
Tetrarch of Chalcis 57 – 92 |
Title extinct |