Antiochus VI Dionysus ( 148–142/1 BC), king of the Hellenistic Seleucid kingdom, was the son of Alexander Balas and Cleopatra Thea, daughter of Ptolemy VI of Egypt.
Biography Antiochus VI did not actually rule. Either already in 145 or in early 144 BC he was nominated by the general Diodotus Tryphon as heir to the throne in opposition to Demetrius II, and remained the general's tool.The first coins of the king are dated to the year 144 BC In c. 142/141 BC, the young king died.The last coinage of Antiochos VI is dated to the year 142/141 BC, see Houghton, Arthur, Lorber, Catherine C, Hoover, Oliver D. (2008), Seleucid Coins: A comprehensive catalogue, Part II: Seleucus IV to Antiochus XIII, 2 Vols, New York/Lancaster PA, Nr. 2020; 2022.3; 2026. While some ancient authors make Diodotus Tryphon responsible for the death of the king,Makk. 13.31; Diod. Sic. 33.28; App. Syr. 68. 357; Iust. 36.1.7.; Oros. 5.4.18. others write that he died during a surgery.Ios. Ant. 13. 218; Liv. per. 55.
See also
List of Syrian monarchs Timeline of Syrian history
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External links
Antiochus VI entry in the historical sourcebook by Mahlon H. Smith