MarketAntiochus IX Cyzicenus
Company Profile

Antiochus IX Cyzicenus

Antiochus IX Eusebes Cyzicenus was a ruler of the Hellenistic Seleucid kingdom. He was the son of Antiochus VII and Cleopatra Thea. He left the kingdom in 129 BC and went to the city of Cyzicus, but he returned in 116 BC to challenge his half-brother Antiochus VIII for power.

Biography
The son of Antiochus VII and Cleopatra Thea, by her sister and rival Tryphaena, wife of Antiochus VIII. Antiochus VIII was assassinated in 96 BC. Antiochus IX then captured Antioch and married his brother's widow, Cleopatra Selene, who was the sister of Cleopatra IV. Antiochus IX was subsequently killed in battle against Antiochus VIII's son Seleucus VI later in 96 BC. ==Legacy==
Legacy
Antiochus IX probably created the Iturean tetrarchy as an ally against Antiochus VIII. ==See also==
tickerdossier.comtickerdossier.substack.com