Antiochus III of Commagene

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Antiochus III of Commagene or Antiochus III Epiphanes (Greek: ο Αντίοχος Επιφανής) was a man of Armenian^[1] and Greek descent, who lived in the 1st century BC and 1st century. Antiochus was a prince and king of Commagene. He was the son and successor of King Mithridates III of Commagene.

He reigned as king between 12 BC-17. Unfortunately very little is known on him. When Antiochus died in 17, Roman Emperor Tiberius made Commagene apart of the Roman province of Syria. According to Tacitus, Antiochus’ family still had some supporters, however most of the inhabitants of the kingdom wanted to live under Roman rule. His death became unsettling for the kingdom. Commagene was under Roman rule until Roman Emperor Caligula restored the kingdom to his son Antiochus IV of Commagene and his daughter Iotapa in 38.

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• Commagene
• List of rulers of Commagene

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• Tacitus, Annals of Imperial Rome, Part One: Tiberius, Chapter 4, First Treason Trials.
• http://www.catholicity.com/encyclopedia/s/samosata.html
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• http://www.ancientlibrary.com/smith-bio/0203.html