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Antigonus [382 BCE* - 301 BCE. was called 'Monophthalmus', which means 'One-Eyed'. He was a nobleman who gained the additional titles of general and satrap. He did so in service to King Philip II [382 BCE - 336 BCE] of Macedon, and to the king's son and successor, Alexander the great [356 BCE - 323 BCE]. In 306 BCE. Antigonus proclaimed himself King of what came to be called the Antigonid dynasty. His official title was Basileus of Macedon. But he didn't hold that title long before getting himself assassinated. * BCE = Before the Common Era
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Who was the king of judaea when the jesus was born?
First Antigonus, then Herod the Great. In 40 BCE the Parthians captured Palestine and installed Antigonus as king. Herod retook Jerusalem and ruled as king from 37 to his death in 4 BCE.
Where did Alexander the Great's three generals rule?
Antigonus in europe,seleucus in asia,ptolemy in egypt
Why was Herod known as a puppet king?
Both the Power of Herod and that of his father Antipater were based on allegiance to the Romans, who helped both men to attain and consolidate power. Herod's reliance on Roman support for his power earned him his reputation as a puppet king Antipater was appointed chief minister of Judea because he has saved Julius Caesar's life in Egypt during his civil war against the Roman senate. Antipater made his sons Phasael and Herod his governors for Jerusalem and Galilee respectively. After the assassination of Julius Caesar, Antipater was forced to side with Caesar's assassins. Herod befriended Cassius, one of the leaders of Caesar's assassins, who fled to Syria. Herod befriended him. Cassius made him governor of Coele Syria and gave him a fleet and infantry and cavalry contingents. When Cassius was defeated in a civil war, Herod switched his allegiance to the victor, Mark Antony. In 42 BC Herod defeated an attempt by Antigonus I to seize power. Antigonus was the son of Aristobulus I. The Romans first got involved in Judea in 63 BC when they were called in by two brothers Hyrcanus II and Aristobulus II who were fighting a civil war over who would succeed to the throne of Judea. The Romans favoured Hyrcanus II and turned Judea into a client state. Antigonus felt that the throne was his by right. He had tried to seize power in 57 7BC, but was defeated by the Roman governor of Syria. Antigonus sought the support of Jews who had anti-Roman sentiments. In 40 BC, Antigonus allied with the Persians who invaded Judea and put him on the throne. Herod fled to Rome to plead with the Romans to restore him to power. The Roman senate appointed him king of the Jews. Herod returned to Galilee and within two years he took both Galilee and Judea with the help of Roman troops. He executed Antigonus
Who are the four generals who divided up Alexander the great kingdom?
Alexander had many generals. The ones who became his successors and carvedup/disputed over his empire after his death were: Antigonus, Antipater, Cassander, Craterus, Lysimachus, Perdiccas, Ptolemy, Seleucis
What modern countries make up the eastern boreders of Alexander's Empire in 323 BC?
Alexander's Empire extended to what is now India on the east. After his death, however, his empire got carved up by three of his more ambitious generals. Antigonus became king of Macedonia and took controlof the Greek city-states. Ptolemy seized Egypt. Seleucus took the majority of the old Persian Empire, which became known as the Seleucid kingdom.
When was Antigonus I Monophthalmus born?
Antigonus I Monophthalmus was born in -382.
When did Antigonus I Monophthalmus die?
Antigonus I Monophthalmus died in -301.
What is an Antigonid?
An antigonid is a member of the dynasty founded by Antigonus - a Macedonian nobleman.
Who was the king of judaea when the jesus was born?
First Antigonus, then Herod the Great. In 40 BCE the Parthians captured Palestine and installed Antigonus as king. Herod retook Jerusalem and ruled as king from 37 to his death in 4 BCE.
Where did Alexander the Great's three generals rule?
Antigonus in europe,seleucus in asia,ptolemy in egypt
Who build the colossus of Rhodes?
The Colossus of Rhodes was built in 280 BC by Chares of Lindos. Chares was a Greek sculptor and built the Colossus to celebrate the victory of Rhodes over Antigonus I Monophtalmus of Cyprus.
Why was Herod known as a puppet king?
Both the Power of Herod and that of his father Antipater were based on allegiance to the Romans, who helped both men to attain and consolidate power. Herod's reliance on Roman support for his power earned him his reputation as a puppet king Antipater was appointed chief minister of Judea because he has saved Julius Caesar's life in Egypt during his civil war against the Roman senate. Antipater made his sons Phasael and Herod his governors for Jerusalem and Galilee respectively. After the assassination of Julius Caesar, Antipater was forced to side with Caesar's assassins. Herod befriended Cassius, one of the leaders of Caesar's assassins, who fled to Syria. Herod befriended him. Cassius made him governor of Coele Syria and gave him a fleet and infantry and cavalry contingents. When Cassius was defeated in a civil war, Herod switched his allegiance to the victor, Mark Antony. In 42 BC Herod defeated an attempt by Antigonus I to seize power. Antigonus was the son of Aristobulus I. The Romans first got involved in Judea in 63 BC when they were called in by two brothers Hyrcanus II and Aristobulus II who were fighting a civil war over who would succeed to the throne of Judea. The Romans favoured Hyrcanus II and turned Judea into a client state. Antigonus felt that the throne was his by right. He had tried to seize power in 57 7BC, but was defeated by the Roman governor of Syria. Antigonus sought the support of Jews who had anti-Roman sentiments. In 40 BC, Antigonus allied with the Persians who invaded Judea and put him on the throne. Herod fled to Rome to plead with the Romans to restore him to power. The Roman senate appointed him king of the Jews. Herod returned to Galilee and within two years he took both Galilee and Judea with the help of Roman troops. He executed Antigonus
Who controlled Asia Minor and part of the Persian Empire following Alexander the Great's death?
His generals who divided and took over his empire which we call the Hellenistic Kingdoms - Ptolemy in Egypt, Seleucis in Syria and the east, and Antigonus in part of Asia Minor.
Who controlled Asia Minor and part of the Persian empire following Alexander the Great death?
His generals who divided and took over his empire which we call the Hellenistic Kingdoms - Ptolemy in Egypt, Seleucis in Syria and the east, and Antigonus in part of Asia Minor.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Virgin Herod - 2011?
The cast of The Virgin Herod - 2011 includes: Ashley Craig as Pasta Girl Hali Gardella as Miriam Michael Patrick Nicholson as Herod Jonathan Rind as Antigonus Ed Tiley as Bathroom Lover
What was created as a way to mark an important military victory and was the shortest lived on the seven wonders of the ancient world lasting only a little more than fifty years?
The Colossus of Rhodes, commemorating the successful defence of Rhodes against a siege conducted by Demetrius, son of a rival general Antigonus.
What dynasty did Herod rule over?
Herod's rule marked a new beginning in the history of Judea. From 140 BCE to 37 BCE Judea was under the rule of the Hasmoneon Dyanasty. After the successful attempt of Herod's overthrowing Antigonus, his rule officially led to the founding of the Herodian Dynasty where he ruled until 4 BCE.
