Antiochus III. Epiphanes also called Antiochos III. of Commagene (ancient Greek ο Αντίοχος Επιφανής), was a king of Commagene of Armenian-Greek-Median descent, who lived around Christ's birth. He was a son and successor of Mithridates III. and the Median Princess and Queen of Commagene Iotapa. He followed his father 12 v. On the throne and reigned 12 v. Until 17 AD, very little is known about him.
When Antioch died in 17, his death was serious for the kingdom. At the time of his death, the Reich was in political turmoil. The reasons for this development are unknown, but it took place when his children were too young for an unknown wife, Prince Antioch IV and Princess Iotapa, to follow their father to the throne, so there was no authority, the civilian To prevent unrest and to unite the committees. Since his death, two groups have emerged: one was led by nobles and was responsible for subordinating committees to the rule of the Roman Empire, and the other, led by civilians, wanted to keep the king's rule.
The political groups sent ambassadors to Rome to ask for advice and assistance from Emperor Tiberius to decide the future of Commagene. The groups were of the opinion when they asked Rome about the future of the empire, and they were also aware of the reality of Rome's policy and were prepared to accept the decision of Tiberius. They were also ready to live under Rome's domination. So when they sent ambassadors to Rome, they marked the end of the independence committees.
Tiberius decided to join the committees of Syria. This decision was welcomed by many citizens of Commagene, except for a few who supported the royal family. Commagene was part of the Roman Empire, until Caligula restored it as a kingdom in the year 38 and handed it over to the children of Antioch. Kings of commanders
Ptolemaios | Samos II. | Mithridates I. | Antiochos I. | Mithridates II. | Mithridates III. | Antiochos III. | Römisches Intermezzo | Antiochos IV.
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