Antiochus II Epiphanes (Greek: Ἀντίοχος ὀ Ἐπιφανής, flourished 1st century BC), was a man of Armenian and Greek descent. Antiochus II was a prince from the Kingdom of Commagene and the second son of King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene and Queen Isias of Commagene. He was the youngest brother of prince and future King of Commagene, Mithridates II of Commagene.
Unfortunately very little is known on Antiochus II. Antiochus II in 29 BC was summoned to Rome by Roman Emperor Augustus. Augustus had summoned him because he caused the assassination of an ambassador, whom Mithridates II had sent to Rome. Antiochus II was executed on Augustus’ orders. There is a possibility that the Princess Aka II of Commagene, could be his daughter.
References
- Chahin, Mark (2001). The Kingdom of Armenia. Routlege, pp. 190-191. ISBN 0700714529.
- http://www.ancientlibrary.com/smith-bio/0203.html
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