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regis Antiochi

also: King Antiochus, kings of Syria, the boys

Antiochus X Eusebes Philopator (reigned c. 95-83 BC), Seleucid king of Syria, son of Antiochus IX Cyzicenus. With his brother (Antiochus XIII Asiaticus) he visited Rome to press the family's claim to Egypt through their mother Selene. Cicero at Verr. 2.4.61 recounts how Verres stole from the brothers a magnificent candelabrum intended for Capitoline Jupiter.

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Against Verres, Second Hearing, Book IV speeches · 1 mention

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