Seleucus V Philometor

The Seleucid king Seleucus V Philometor (126 - 125 BC) was the eldest son of Demetrius II Nicator and Cleopatra Thea. The epithet Philometor means mother-loving and in the Hellenistic world usually indicated that the mother acted as co-regent for the prince. Cleopatra killed Seleucus when he attempted to claim the throne.




Preceded by: Demetrius II Nicator

Seleucid King with Cleopatra Thea 126– - 125 BC

Succeeded by: Antiochus VIII Grypus and Cleopatra Thea

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