| Antiochus VI Dionysus | |
|---|---|
 Coin of Antiochus VI Dionysus,Apamea mint | |
| King of theSeleucid Empire (King ofSyria) | |
| Reign | Seleucid kingdom: 145 or in early 144 BC – 142/1 BC |
| Coronation | Never officially held power, in opposition of KingDemetrius II Nicator |
| Predecessor | Alexander I Balas |
| Successor | Diodotus Tryphon |
| Regent | Diodotus Tryphon |
| Born | 148 BC |
| Died | 142/1 BC (aged 7–9) |
| Father | Alexander Balas |
| Mother | Cleopatra Thea |
Antiochus VI Dionysus (c. 148–142/1 BC), king of theHellenisticSeleucid kingdom, was the son ofAlexander Balas andCleopatra Thea, daughter ofPtolemy VI of Egypt.
Antiochus VI did not actually rule. Either already in 145 or in early 144 BC he was nominated by the generalDiodotus Tryphon as heir to the throne in opposition toDemetrius II, and remained the general's tool.[1] In c. 142/141 BC, the young king died.[2] While some ancient authors makeDiodotus Tryphon responsible for the death of the king,[3] others write that he died during a surgery.[4]
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Antiochus VI Dionysus Born: 148 BC Died: 142/1 BC | ||
| Preceded by | Seleucid King(King of Syria) 145–142 BC withDemetrius II Nicator (145–138 BC) Diodotus Tryphon(co-regent) | Succeeded by |
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