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Timeline 1st Century BCE

The 1st century BCE was a time of significant historical events and cultural developments that shaped the world we know today. This period marked the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire under the leadership of Julius Caesar and later Augustus Caesar. During this time, many important figures lived and made their mark on histo...

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Ancient History Timeline 400-300 BC

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Hellenistic and Maccabean Rulers

History of Israel: Hellenistic and Maccabean Rulers Rulers in the Hellenistic and Maccabean eras. By Felix Just S.J. Ph.D. Dates (all BCE) refer to years of rule, not lifespans. Some dates are uncertain or only approximate; overlapping dates are due to co-regencies....

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Ptolemies

In 332, the Macedonian king Alexander the Great conquered Egypt and gave a new capital to the old kingdom along the Nile, Alexandria. After his death (11 June 323), his friend Ptolemy became satrap of Egypt, and started to behave himself rather independently. When Perdiccas, the regent of Alexander's mentally unfit successor Philip Arridaeus arrive...

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Maccabean/ Hasmonean Dynasty Chart

The Maccabean/Hasmonean Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of Judea from 164 BCE to 63 BCE. It was founded by Mattathias, a Jewish priest, and his five sons who led the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire. The dynasty was named after Judah Maccabee, one of the sons of Mattathias, who played a significant role in the revolt. Here is a brief char...

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Cleopatra Timeline

Cleopatra Timeline: Cleopatra VII Philopator, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, has been an iconic figure in history. Her reign was marked by political intrigue, alliances, and conflicts. Here is a timeline of some key events in Cleopatra's life: - 69 BC: Cleopatra VII is born in Alexandria, Egypt, as the daughter of Ptolem...

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Maccabees Genealogy

The genealogy of the Maccabees is a fascinating aspect of Jewish history. The Maccabees were a family of Jewish leaders who led a rebellion against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE. The most famous members of this family were Judah Maccabee and his brothers, who played a crucial role in the liberation of Judea and the rededication of the ...

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Alexander's Ancestors

Like all ancient kings, Alexander claimed that the gods were his ancestors. Already in the fifth century, the Macedonian kings said that they descended from Perdiccas, who descended from Temenos, a king of Argos; and he was great-grandchild of Hyllus, the son of Heracles. The oldest source for this family tree can be found in book eight of the Hist...

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Macedonia FAQ: Alexander the Great Timeline

Welcome to the Macedonia FAQ: Alexander the Great Timeline! Q: When was Alexander the Great born? A: Alexander the Great was born on July 356 BC in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia. Q: When did Alexander the Great become king? A: Alexander ascended to the throne in 336 BC after the assassination of his father, King Philip II of Macedonia. ...

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