# Seleucid dynasty

History of Greater Iran :
Pre-IslamicBCE / BC
Prehistory Kura–Araxes culture c. 3400 – c. 2000 Helmand culture/Jiroft culture 3300-2200 Proto-Elamite civilization 3200–2800 Elamite dynasties 2800–550 Lullubi/Zamua 3100-675 Marhaši 2550-2020 Bactria–Margiana Complex 2400–1700 Gutian Dynasty 2141-2050 Avestan period c. 1500 BCE – 500 BCE Kingdom of Mannai 10th–7th century Neo-Assyrian Empire 911–609 Urartu 860–590 Median Empire 728–550 Scythian Kingdom 652–625 Achaemenid Empire 550–330 Ancient kingdom of Armenia 331 BCE – 428 CE Seleucid Empire 330–150 Caucasian Iberia c. 302 BCE – 580 CE Greco-Bactrian Kingdom 250–125 Parthian Empire 248 BCE–224 CE Caucasian Albania 2nd century BCE – 8th century CE Roman Empire 27 BCE – 330 CE CE / AD
Kushan Empire 30–275 Sasanian Empire 224–651 Afrighid dynasty 305–995 Hephthalite Empire 425–557 Kabul Shahi kingdom 565–879 Dabuyid dynasty 642–760 Bagratid Armenia 880s – 1045 Alania 8th/9th century – 1238 / 9 Kingdom of Georgia 1008–1490 :
Islamic Rashidun Caliphate 637–651 Umayyad Caliphate 661–750 Abbasid Caliphate 750–1258 Shirvanshah 799–1607 Tahirid dynasty 821–873 Dulafid dynasty 840–897 Zaydis of Tabaristan 864–928 Saffarid dynasty 861–1003 Samanid Empire 819–999 Sajid dynasty 889/90–929 Ziyarid dynasty 928–1043 Buyid dynasty 934–1055 Sallarid dynasty 941–1062 Ghaznavid Empire 975–1187 Ghurid dynasty pre-879 – 1215 Seljuk Empire 1037–1194 Khwarazmian dynasty 1077–1231 Sultanate of Rum 1077–1307 Salghurids 1148–1282 Ilkhanate 1256–1353 Kart dynasty 1231–1389 Ottoman Empire 1299–1923 Muzaffarid dynasty 1314–1393 Chupanid dynasty 1337–1357 Jalairid Sultanate 1339–1432 Timurid Empire 1370–1507 Qara Qoyunlu Turcomans 1407–1468 Aq Qoyunlu Turcomans 1378–1508 Safavid Empire 1501–1722 Mughal Empire 1526–1857 Hotak dynasty 1722–1729 Afsharid Iran 1736–1750 Zand dynasty 1750–1794 Durrani Empire 1794–1826 Qajar Iran 1794–1925 :
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Periods and dynasties of Babylon :
All years are BC :
Old Babylonian Amorite dynasty I c. 1894–1595 First Sealand dynasty II c. 1732–1475 :
Kassite Kassite dynasty III c. 1594–1155 :
Middle Babylonian Second Dynasty of Isin IV c. 1157–1026 Second Sealand dynasty V c. 1025–1005 Bazi dynasty VI c. 1004–985 Elamite dynasty VII c. 984–979 Dynasty of E VIII c. 978–732 :
Neo-Assyrian Assyrian dynasty (combined rule of the Adaside dynasty and the Sargonid dynasty) IX 732–626 :
Neo-Babylonian Chaldean dynasty X 626–539 :
Persian Achaemenid dynasty XI 539–331 :
Hellenistic Argead dynasty XII 331–309 Seleucid dynasty XIII 311–141 :
Parthian Arsacid dynasty XIV 141 BC–AD 224 :
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The Seleucid dynasty or the Seleucidae (/sɪˈluːsɪˌdiː/; Greek: Σελευκίδαι, Seleukídai, "descendants of Seleucus") was a Macedonian Greek royal family, which ruled the Seleucid Empire based in West Asia during the Hellenistic period. It was founded by Seleucus I Nicator, a general and successor of Alexander the Great, after the division of the Macedonian Empire as a result of the Wars of the Successors (Diadochi).
Through its history, the Seleucid dominion included large parts of the Near East, as well as of the Asian territory of the earlier Achaemenid Persian Empire. A major center of Hellenistic culture, it attracted a large number of immigrants from Greece who, encouraged by the Seleucids, formed a dominant political elite under the ruling dynasty. After the death of Seleucus I, his successors maintained the empire's strength establishing it as a Greek power in West Asia; the empire reached its height under emperor Antiochus III. From the mid-second century BC, after its defeat at the hands of the resurgent Parthian Empire, the polity entered a state of instability with slow territorial losses and internecine civil wars. The Seleucids, now reduced to a rump state occupying a small part of Syria succumbed to the Rome's annexation of their territory in 64 BC under Pompey the Great.

## History
### Background

Seleucus (c. 358 – 281 BC) served as an officer of Alexander the Great, commanding the elite infantry corps in the Macedonian army: the "Shield-bearers" (Greek: Ὑπασπισταί, Hypaspistai), later known as the "Silvershields" (Ἀργυράσπιδες, Argyraspides). After the death of Alexander in 323 BC, the Partition of Triparadisus assigned Seleucus as satrap of Babylon in 321 BC. Antigonus, the satrap of much of Asia Minor, forced Seleucus to flee from Babylon, but, supported by Ptolemy, the Satrap of Egypt, Seleucus returned in 312 BC. Seleucus' later conquests included Persia and Media. He agreed to a peace treaty with the Indian King Chandragupta Maurya (reigned 324-297 BC). Seleucus defeated Antigonus in the Battle of Ipsus in 301 BC and Lysimachus (King of Thrace, Macedon and Asia Minor) in the battle of Corupedium (near Sardis) in 281 BC. Ptolemy Ceraunus assassinated Seleucus later in the same year. Seleucus' eldest son Antiochus I succeeded him as ruler of the Seleucid territories in 281 BC.

## Seleucid rulers

Seleucid Rulers :
| King | Reign (BC) | Consort(s) | Comments |
| Seleucus I Nicator | Satrap 320–315, 312–305 BC King 305–281 BC | Apama | |
| Antiochus I Soter | co-ruler from 291, ruled 281–261 BC | Stratonice of Syria | Co-ruler with his father for 10 years. |
| Antiochus II Theos | 261–246 BC | Laodice IBerenice | Berenice was a daughter of Ptolemy II of Egypt. Laodice I had her and her son murdered. |
| Seleucus II Callinicus | 246–225 BC | Laodice II | Brother of Antiochus Hierax |
| Seleucus III Ceraunus (or Soter) | 225–223 BC | | Seleucus III was assassinated by members of his army. |
| Antiochus III the Great | 223–187 BC | Laodice IIIEuboea of Chalcis | Antiochus III was a brother of Seleucus III. |
| Seleucus IV Philopator | 187–175 BC | Laodice IV | This was a brother-sister marriage. |
| Antiochus (son of Seleucus IV) | 175–170 BC | | Antiochus IV as co-ruler. |
| Antiochus IV Epiphanes | 175–164 BC | Laodice IV | This was a brother-sister marriage. |
| Antiochus V Eupator | 164–162 BC | | Son of Antiochus IV and Laodice IV |
| Demetrius I Soter | 162–150 BC | Apama ?Laodice V? | Son of Seleucus IV Philopator and Laodice IV. |
| Alexander I Balas | 150–145 BC | Cleopatra Thea | Son of Antiochus IV and Laodice IV. |
| Demetrius II Nicator | first reign, 145–138 BC | Cleopatra Thea | Son of Demetrius I. |
| Antiochus VI Dionysus (or Epiphanes) | 145/144–142/141 BC? | | Son of Alexander Balas and Cleopatra Thea. |
| Diodotus Tryphon | 142/141–138 BC | | General who was a regent for Antiochus VI Dionysus. Took the throne after murdering his charge. |
| Antiochus VII Sidetes (or Euergetes) | 138–129 BC | Cleopatra Thea | Son of Demetrius I. |
| Demetrius II Nicator | second reign, 129–125 BC | Cleopatra Thea | Demetrius was murdered at the instigation of his wife Cleopatra Thea. |
| Alexander II Zabinas | 128–123 BC | | Counter-king who claimed to be an adoptive son of Antiochus VII Sidetes. |
| Cleopatra Thea | 125–121 BC | | Daughter of Ptolemy VI of Egypt. Married to three kings: Alexander Balas, Demetrius II Nicator, and Antiochus VII Sidetes. Mother of Antiochus VI, Seleucus V, Antiochus VIII Grypus, and Antiochus IX Cyzicenus. Coregent with Antiochus VIII Grypus. |
| Seleucus V Philometor | 126/125 BC | | Murdered by his mother Cleopatra Thea. |
| Antiochus VIII Grypus | 125–96 BC | Tryphaena of EgyptCleopatra Selene I of Egypt | |
| Antiochus IX Cyzicenus | 116/113–95 BC | Cleopatra IV of EgyptCleopatra Selene I of Egypt | |
| Seleucus VI Epiphanes Nicator | 96–94 BC | | |
| Antiochus X Eusebes Philopator | 95–92 BC or 95-88 BC | Cleopatra Selene I | |
| Demetrius III Eucaerus (or Philopator) | 96–87 BC | | |
| Antiochus XI Epiphanes Philadelphus | 94–93 BC | | |
| Philip I Philadelphus | 94–75 BC or 94-83 BC | | |
| Antiochus XII Dionysus | 87–82 BC | | |
| Cleopatra Selene or Seleucus VII | 82–69 BC | | |
| Antiochus XIII Asiaticus | 82–64 BC | | |
| Philip II Philoromaeus | 65–64 BC or 69-64 BC (Died Possibly c.56 BC) | | |

## Family tree

Detailed Seleucid dynasty Family tree :
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Seleucus | Seleucus | Seleucus | Seleucus | Seleucus | Seleucus |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Laodice of Macedonia | Laodice of Macedonia | Laodice of Macedonia | Laodice of Macedonia | Laodice of Macedonia | Laodice of Macedonia | Antiochus from Orestia, Macedonia | Antiochus from Orestia, Macedonia | Antiochus from Orestia, Macedonia | Antiochus from Orestia, Macedonia | Antiochus from Orestia, Macedonia | Antiochus from Orestia, Macedonia | Ptolemy somatophylax | Ptolemy somatophylax | Ptolemy somatophylax | Ptolemy somatophylax | Ptolemy somatophylax | Ptolemy somatophylax |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1.Apama daughter of Spitamenes satrap of Sogdiana | 1.Apama daughter of Spitamenes satrap of Sogdiana | 1.Apama daughter of Spitamenes satrap of Sogdiana | 1.Apama daughter of Spitamenes satrap of Sogdiana | 1.Apama daughter of Spitamenes satrap of Sogdiana | 1.Apama daughter of Spitamenes satrap of Sogdiana | Seleucus I Nikator emperor of Seleucid Empire 305–281 BC | Seleucus I Nikator emperor of Seleucid Empire 305–281 BC | Seleucus I Nikator emperor of Seleucid Empire 305–281 BC | Seleucus I Nikator emperor of Seleucid Empire 305–281 BC | Seleucus I Nikator emperor of Seleucid Empire 305–281 BC | Seleucus I Nikator emperor of Seleucid Empire 305–281 BC | 2.Stratonice daughter of Demetrius I king of Macedonia | 2.Stratonice daughter of Demetrius I king of Macedonia | 2.Stratonice daughter of Demetrius I king of Macedonia | 2.Stratonice daughter of Demetrius I king of Macedonia | 2.Stratonice daughter of Demetrius I king of Macedonia | 2.Stratonice daughter of Demetrius I king of Macedonia | Didymeia | Didymeia | Didymeia | Didymeia | Didymeia | Didymeia |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Stratonice of Syria daughter of Demetrius I king of Macedonia | Stratonice of Syria daughter of Demetrius I king of Macedonia | Stratonice of Syria daughter of Demetrius I king of Macedonia | Stratonice of Syria daughter of Demetrius I king of Macedonia | Stratonice of Syria daughter of Demetrius I king of Macedonia | Stratonice of Syria daughter of Demetrius I king of Macedonia | (1) Antiochus I Soter emperor of Seleucid Empire 281–261 BC | (1) Antiochus I Soter emperor of Seleucid Empire 281–261 BC | (1) Antiochus I Soter emperor of Seleucid Empire 281–261 BC | (1) Antiochus I Soter emperor of Seleucid Empire 281–261 BC | (1) Antiochus I Soter emperor of Seleucid Empire 281–261 BC | (1) Antiochus I Soter emperor of Seleucid Empire 281–261 BC | (1) Achaeus the Elder landowner in Asia Minor | (1) Achaeus the Elder landowner in Asia Minor | (1) Achaeus the Elder landowner in Asia Minor | (1) Achaeus the Elder landowner in Asia Minor | (1) Achaeus the Elder landowner in Asia Minor | (1) Achaeus the Elder landowner in Asia Minor | (2) Phila ∞ Antigonus II Gonatas king of Macedonia | (2) Phila ∞ Antigonus II Gonatas king of Macedonia | (2) Phila ∞ Antigonus II Gonatas king of Macedonia | (2) Phila ∞ Antigonus II Gonatas king of Macedonia | (2) Phila ∞ Antigonus II Gonatas king of Macedonia | (2) Phila ∞ Antigonus II Gonatas king of Macedonia |
| Apama II ∞ Magas king of Cyrene | Apama II ∞ Magas king of Cyrene | Apama II ∞ Magas king of Cyrene | Apama II ∞ Magas king of Cyrene | Apama II ∞ Magas king of Cyrene | Apama II ∞ Magas king of Cyrene | Stratonice ∞ Demetrius II king of Macedon | Stratonice ∞ Demetrius II king of Macedon | Stratonice ∞ Demetrius II king of Macedon | Stratonice ∞ Demetrius II king of Macedon | Stratonice ∞ Demetrius II king of Macedon | Stratonice ∞ Demetrius II king of Macedon | 2.Berenice daughter of Ptolemy II king of Egypt | 2.Berenice daughter of Ptolemy II king of Egypt | 2.Berenice daughter of Ptolemy II king of Egypt | 2.Berenice daughter of Ptolemy II king of Egypt | 2.Berenice daughter of Ptolemy II king of Egypt | 2.Berenice daughter of Ptolemy II king of Egypt | Antiochus II Theos emperor of Seleucid Empire 261–246 BC | Antiochus II Theos emperor of Seleucid Empire 261–246 BC | Antiochus II Theos emperor of Seleucid Empire 261–246 BC | Antiochus II Theos emperor of Seleucid Empire 261–246 BC | Antiochus II Theos emperor of Seleucid Empire 261–246 BC | Antiochus II Theos emperor of Seleucid Empire 261–246 BC | 1.Laodice I | 1.Laodice I | 1.Laodice I | 1.Laodice I | 1.Laodice I | 1.Laodice I | Laodice II ∞ Seleucus II Callinicus | Laodice II ∞ Seleucus II Callinicus | Laodice II ∞ Seleucus II Callinicus | Laodice II ∞ Seleucus II Callinicus | Laodice II ∞ Seleucus II Callinicus | Laodice II ∞ Seleucus II Callinicus | Alexander landowner in Asia Minor | Alexander landowner in Asia Minor | Alexander landowner in Asia Minor | Alexander landowner in Asia Minor | Alexander landowner in Asia Minor | Alexander landowner in Asia Minor | Andromachus landowner in Asia Minor | Andromachus landowner in Asia Minor | Andromachus landowner in Asia Minor | Andromachus landowner in Asia Minor | Andromachus landowner in Asia Minor | Andromachus landowner in Asia Minor | Antiochis ∞ Attalus Attalid dynasty | Antiochis ∞ Attalus Attalid dynasty | Antiochis ∞ Attalus Attalid dynasty | Antiochis ∞ Attalus Attalid dynasty | Antiochis ∞ Attalus Attalid dynasty | Antiochis ∞ Attalus Attalid dynasty |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Laodice II daughter of Achaeus landowner in Asia Minor | Laodice II daughter of Achaeus landowner in Asia Minor | Laodice II daughter of Achaeus landowner in Asia Minor | Laodice II daughter of Achaeus landowner in Asia Minor | Laodice II daughter of Achaeus landowner in Asia Minor | Laodice II daughter of Achaeus landowner in Asia Minor | (1) Seleucus II Callinicus emperor of Seleucid Empire 246–225 BC | (1) Seleucus II Callinicus emperor of Seleucid Empire 246–225 BC | (1) Seleucus II Callinicus emperor of Seleucid Empire 246–225 BC | (1) Seleucus II Callinicus emperor of Seleucid Empire 246–225 BC | (1) Seleucus II Callinicus emperor of Seleucid Empire 246–225 BC | (1) Seleucus II Callinicus emperor of Seleucid Empire 246–225 BC | (1) Antiochus Hierax ruler of Asia Minor | (1) Antiochus Hierax ruler of Asia Minor | (1) Antiochus Hierax ruler of Asia Minor | (1) Antiochus Hierax ruler of Asia Minor | (1) Antiochus Hierax ruler of Asia Minor | (1) Antiochus Hierax ruler of Asia Minor | (1) Stratonice ∞ Ariarathes III of Cappadocia | (1) Stratonice ∞ Ariarathes III of Cappadocia | (1) Stratonice ∞ Ariarathes III of Cappadocia | (1) Stratonice ∞ Ariarathes III of Cappadocia | (1) Stratonice ∞ Ariarathes III of Cappadocia | (1) Stratonice ∞ Ariarathes III of Cappadocia | (1) Laodice ∞ Mithridates II of Pontus | (1) Laodice ∞ Mithridates II of Pontus | (1) Laodice ∞ Mithridates II of Pontus | (1) Laodice ∞ Mithridates II of Pontus | (1) Laodice ∞ Mithridates II of Pontus | (1) Laodice ∞ Mithridates II of Pontus | Achaeus commander of Asia Minor | Achaeus commander of Asia Minor | Achaeus commander of Asia Minor | Achaeus commander of Asia Minor | Achaeus commander of Asia Minor | Achaeus commander of Asia Minor | Laodice daughter of Mithridates II of Pontus | Laodice daughter of Mithridates II of Pontus | Laodice daughter of Mithridates II of Pontus | Laodice daughter of Mithridates II of Pontus | Laodice daughter of Mithridates II of Pontus | Laodice daughter of Mithridates II of Pontus |
| | | | | | | Antiochis ∞ Xerxes king of Sophene & Commagene | Antiochis ∞ Xerxes king of Sophene & Commagene | Antiochis ∞ Xerxes king of Sophene & Commagene | Antiochis ∞ Xerxes king of Sophene & Commagene | Antiochis ∞ Xerxes king of Sophene & Commagene | Antiochis ∞ Xerxes king of Sophene & Commagene | Seleucus III Ceraunus emperor of Seleucid Empire 225–223 BC | Seleucus III Ceraunus emperor of Seleucid Empire 225–223 BC | Seleucus III Ceraunus emperor of Seleucid Empire 225–223 BC | Seleucus III Ceraunus emperor of Seleucid Empire 225–223 BC | Seleucus III Ceraunus emperor of Seleucid Empire 225–223 BC | Seleucus III Ceraunus emperor of Seleucid Empire 225–223 BC | Antiochus III the Great emperor of Seleucid Empire 222–187 BC | Antiochus III the Great emperor of Seleucid Empire 222–187 BC | Antiochus III the Great emperor of Seleucid Empire 222–187 BC | Antiochus III the Great emperor of Seleucid Empire 222–187 BC | Antiochus III the Great emperor of Seleucid Empire 222–187 BC | Antiochus III the Great emperor of Seleucid Empire 222–187 BC | Laodice III daughter of Mithridates II of Pontus | Laodice III daughter of Mithridates II of Pontus | Laodice III daughter of Mithridates II of Pontus | Laodice III daughter of Mithridates II of Pontus | Laodice III daughter of Mithridates II of Pontus | Laodice III daughter of Mithridates II of Pontus |
| Cleopatra I Syra ∞ Ptolemy V of Egypt | Cleopatra I Syra ∞ Ptolemy V of Egypt | Cleopatra I Syra ∞ Ptolemy V of Egypt | Cleopatra I Syra ∞ Ptolemy V of Egypt | Cleopatra I Syra ∞ Ptolemy V of Egypt | Cleopatra I Syra ∞ Ptolemy V of Egypt | Antiochus co-emperor 210–193 BC | Antiochus co-emperor 210–193 BC | Antiochus co-emperor 210–193 BC | Antiochus co-emperor 210–193 BC | Antiochus co-emperor 210–193 BC | Antiochus co-emperor 210–193 BC | Laodice IV ∞ 3.Antiochus IV Epiphanes | Laodice IV ∞ 3.Antiochus IV Epiphanes | Laodice IV ∞ 3.Antiochus IV Epiphanes | Laodice IV ∞ 3.Antiochus IV Epiphanes | Laodice IV ∞ 3.Antiochus IV Epiphanes | Laodice IV ∞ 3.Antiochus IV Epiphanes | Seleucus IV Philopator emperor of Seleucid Empire 187–175 BC | Seleucus IV Philopator emperor of Seleucid Empire 187–175 BC | Seleucus IV Philopator emperor of Seleucid Empire 187–175 BC | Seleucus IV Philopator emperor of Seleucid Empire 187–175 BC | Seleucus IV Philopator emperor of Seleucid Empire 187–175 BC | Seleucus IV Philopator emperor of Seleucid Empire 187–175 BC | Antiochus IV Epiphanes emperor of Seleucid Empire 175–164 BC | Antiochus IV Epiphanes emperor of Seleucid Empire 175–164 BC | Antiochus IV Epiphanes emperor of Seleucid Empire 175–164 BC | Antiochus IV Epiphanes emperor of Seleucid Empire 175–164 BC | Antiochus IV Epiphanes emperor of Seleucid Empire 175–164 BC | Antiochus IV Epiphanes emperor of Seleucid Empire 175–164 BC | Antiochis ∞ Ariarathes IV of Cappadocia | Antiochis ∞ Ariarathes IV of Cappadocia | Antiochis ∞ Ariarathes IV of Cappadocia | Antiochis ∞ Ariarathes IV of Cappadocia | Antiochis ∞ Ariarathes IV of Cappadocia | Antiochis ∞ Ariarathes IV of Cappadocia |
| Nyssa ∞ Pharnaces I of Pontus Mithridatic dynasty | Nyssa ∞ Pharnaces I of Pontus Mithridatic dynasty | Nyssa ∞ Pharnaces I of Pontus Mithridatic dynasty | Nyssa ∞ Pharnaces I of Pontus Mithridatic dynasty | Nyssa ∞ Pharnaces I of Pontus Mithridatic dynasty | Nyssa ∞ Pharnaces I of Pontus Mithridatic dynasty | Antiochus emperor of Seleucid Empire 175–170 BC | Antiochus emperor of Seleucid Empire 175–170 BC | Antiochus emperor of Seleucid Empire 175–170 BC | Antiochus emperor of Seleucid Empire 175–170 BC | Antiochus emperor of Seleucid Empire 175–170 BC | Antiochus emperor of Seleucid Empire 175–170 BC | Laodice V ∞ Perseus king of Macedonia | Laodice V ∞ Perseus king of Macedonia | Laodice V ∞ Perseus king of Macedonia | Laodice V ∞ Perseus king of Macedonia | Laodice V ∞ Perseus king of Macedonia | Laodice V ∞ Perseus king of Macedonia | Demetrius I Soter emperor of Seleucid Empire 161–150 BC | Demetrius I Soter emperor of Seleucid Empire 161–150 BC | Demetrius I Soter emperor of Seleucid Empire 161–150 BC | Demetrius I Soter emperor of Seleucid Empire 161–150 BC | Demetrius I Soter emperor of Seleucid Empire 161–150 BC | Demetrius I Soter emperor of Seleucid Empire 161–150 BC | Antiochus V Eupator emperor of Seleucid Empire 164–161 BC | Antiochus V Eupator emperor of Seleucid Empire 164–161 BC | Antiochus V Eupator emperor of Seleucid Empire 164–161 BC | Antiochus V Eupator emperor of Seleucid Empire 164–161 BC | Antiochus V Eupator emperor of Seleucid Empire 164–161 BC | Antiochus V Eupator emperor of Seleucid Empire 164–161 BC | Laodice VI ∞ Mithridates V of Pontus Mithridatic dynasty | Laodice VI ∞ Mithridates V of Pontus Mithridatic dynasty | Laodice VI ∞ Mithridates V of Pontus Mithridatic dynasty | Laodice VI ∞ Mithridates V of Pontus Mithridatic dynasty | Laodice VI ∞ Mithridates V of Pontus Mithridatic dynasty | Laodice VI ∞ Mithridates V of Pontus Mithridatic dynasty | Laodice ∞ Mithridates III of Pontus | Laodice ∞ Mithridates III of Pontus | Laodice ∞ Mithridates III of Pontus | Laodice ∞ Mithridates III of Pontus | Laodice ∞ Mithridates III of Pontus | Laodice ∞ Mithridates III of Pontus | Alexander Balas emperor of Seleucid Empire 152/150–146 BC | Alexander Balas emperor of Seleucid Empire 152/150–146 BC | Alexander Balas emperor of Seleucid Empire 152/150–146 BC | Alexander Balas emperor of Seleucid Empire 152/150–146 BC | Alexander Balas emperor of Seleucid Empire 152/150–146 BC | Alexander Balas emperor of Seleucid Empire 152/150–146 BC | Cleopatra Thea daughter of Ptolemy VI of Egypt | Cleopatra Thea daughter of Ptolemy VI of Egypt | Cleopatra Thea daughter of Ptolemy VI of Egypt | Cleopatra Thea daughter of Ptolemy VI of Egypt | Cleopatra Thea daughter of Ptolemy VI of Egypt | Cleopatra Thea daughter of Ptolemy VI of Egypt |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2.Rhodogune of Parthia daughter of Mithridates I of Parthia | 2.Rhodogune of Parthia daughter of Mithridates I of Parthia | 2.Rhodogune of Parthia daughter of Mithridates I of Parthia | 2.Rhodogune of Parthia daughter of Mithridates I of Parthia | 2.Rhodogune of Parthia daughter of Mithridates I of Parthia | 2.Rhodogune of Parthia daughter of Mithridates I of Parthia | Demetrius II Nicator emperor of Seleucid Empire 145–138 BC | Demetrius II Nicator emperor of Seleucid Empire 145–138 BC | Demetrius II Nicator emperor of Seleucid Empire 145–138 BC | Demetrius II Nicator emperor of Seleucid Empire 145–138 BC | Demetrius II Nicator emperor of Seleucid Empire 145–138 BC | Demetrius II Nicator emperor of Seleucid Empire 145–138 BC | 1.Cleopatra Thea daughter of Ptolemy VI of Egypt queen of Syria 126–121 BC | 1.Cleopatra Thea daughter of Ptolemy VI of Egypt queen of Syria 126–121 BC | 1.Cleopatra Thea daughter of Ptolemy VI of Egypt queen of Syria 126–121 BC | 1.Cleopatra Thea daughter of Ptolemy VI of Egypt queen of Syria 126–121 BC | 1.Cleopatra Thea daughter of Ptolemy VI of Egypt queen of Syria 126–121 BC | 1.Cleopatra Thea daughter of Ptolemy VI of Egypt queen of Syria 126–121 BC | Antiochus VII Sidetes emperor of Seleucid Empire 138–129 BC | Antiochus VII Sidetes emperor of Seleucid Empire 138–129 BC | Antiochus VII Sidetes emperor of Seleucid Empire 138–129 BC | Antiochus VII Sidetes emperor of Seleucid Empire 138–129 BC | Antiochus VII Sidetes emperor of Seleucid Empire 138–129 BC | Antiochus VII Sidetes emperor of Seleucid Empire 138–129 BC | | | | | | | Antiochus VI Dionysus emperor of Seleucid Empire 144–142/1 BC | Antiochus VI Dionysus emperor of Seleucid Empire 144–142/1 BC | Antiochus VI Dionysus emperor of Seleucid Empire 144–142/1 BC | Antiochus VI Dionysus emperor of Seleucid Empire 144–142/1 BC | Antiochus VI Dionysus emperor of Seleucid Empire 144–142/1 BC | Antiochus VI Dionysus emperor of Seleucid Empire 144–142/1 BC |
| | | | | | | (1) Seleucus V Philometor co-king of Syria 126–125 BC | (1) Seleucus V Philometor co-king of Syria 126–125 BC | (1) Seleucus V Philometor co-king of Syria 126–125 BC | (1) Seleucus V Philometor co-king of Syria 126–125 BC | (1) Seleucus V Philometor co-king of Syria 126–125 BC | (1) Seleucus V Philometor co-king of Syria 126–125 BC | 1.Tryphaena daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | 1.Tryphaena daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | 1.Tryphaena daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | 1.Tryphaena daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | 1.Tryphaena daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | 1.Tryphaena daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | (1) Antiochus VIII Grypus co-king of Syria 125–122 BC king of Syria 122–96 BC | (1) Antiochus VIII Grypus co-king of Syria 125–122 BC king of Syria 122–96 BC | (1) Antiochus VIII Grypus co-king of Syria 125–122 BC king of Syria 122–96 BC | (1) Antiochus VIII Grypus co-king of Syria 125–122 BC king of Syria 122–96 BC | (1) Antiochus VIII Grypus co-king of Syria 125–122 BC king of Syria 122–96 BC | (1) Antiochus VIII Grypus co-king of Syria 125–122 BC king of Syria 122–96 BC | 2.Cleopatra Selene daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | 2.Cleopatra Selene daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | 2.Cleopatra Selene daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | 2.Cleopatra Selene daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | 2.Cleopatra Selene daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | 2.Cleopatra Selene daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | Antiochus IX Cyzicenus king of Syria 116–96 BC | Antiochus IX Cyzicenus king of Syria 116–96 BC | Antiochus IX Cyzicenus king of Syria 116–96 BC | Antiochus IX Cyzicenus king of Syria 116–96 BC | Antiochus IX Cyzicenus king of Syria 116–96 BC | Antiochus IX Cyzicenus king of Syria 116–96 BC | Cleopatra IV of Egypt daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | Cleopatra IV of Egypt daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | Cleopatra IV of Egypt daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | Cleopatra IV of Egypt daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | Cleopatra IV of Egypt daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | Cleopatra IV of Egypt daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | Alexander II Zabinas king of Syria 128–123 BC | Alexander II Zabinas king of Syria 128–123 BC | Alexander II Zabinas king of Syria 128–123 BC | Alexander II Zabinas king of Syria 128–123 BC | Alexander II Zabinas king of Syria 128–123 BC | Alexander II Zabinas king of Syria 128–123 BC |
| (1) Seleucus VI Epiphanes king of Syria 96–94 BC | (1) Seleucus VI Epiphanes king of Syria 96–94 BC | (1) Seleucus VI Epiphanes king of Syria 96–94 BC | (1) Seleucus VI Epiphanes king of Syria 96–94 BC | (1) Seleucus VI Epiphanes king of Syria 96–94 BC | (1) Seleucus VI Epiphanes king of Syria 96–94 BC | (1) Antiochus XI Epiphanes king of Syria 94–93 BC | (1) Antiochus XI Epiphanes king of Syria 94–93 BC | (1) Antiochus XI Epiphanes king of Syria 94–93 BC | (1) Antiochus XI Epiphanes king of Syria 94–93 BC | (1) Antiochus XI Epiphanes king of Syria 94–93 BC | (1) Antiochus XI Epiphanes king of Syria 94–93 BC | (1) Laodice VII Thea ∞ Mithridates I Callinicus king of Commagene | (1) Laodice VII Thea ∞ Mithridates I Callinicus king of Commagene | (1) Laodice VII Thea ∞ Mithridates I Callinicus king of Commagene | (1) Laodice VII Thea ∞ Mithridates I Callinicus king of Commagene | (1) Laodice VII Thea ∞ Mithridates I Callinicus king of Commagene | (1) Laodice VII Thea ∞ Mithridates I Callinicus king of Commagene | (1) Philip I Philadelphus king of Syria 94–83/75 BC | (1) Philip I Philadelphus king of Syria 94–83/75 BC | (1) Philip I Philadelphus king of Syria 94–83/75 BC | (1) Philip I Philadelphus king of Syria 94–83/75 BC | (1) Philip I Philadelphus king of Syria 94–83/75 BC | (1) Philip I Philadelphus king of Syria 94–83/75 BC | (1) Demetrius III Eucaerus king of Syria 96–87 BC | (1) Demetrius III Eucaerus king of Syria 96–87 BC | (1) Demetrius III Eucaerus king of Syria 96–87 BC | (1) Demetrius III Eucaerus king of Syria 96–87 BC | (1) Demetrius III Eucaerus king of Syria 96–87 BC | (1) Demetrius III Eucaerus king of Syria 96–87 BC | (1) Antiochus XII Dionysus king of Syria 87–82 BC | (1) Antiochus XII Dionysus king of Syria 87–82 BC | (1) Antiochus XII Dionysus king of Syria 87–82 BC | (1) Antiochus XII Dionysus king of Syria 87–82 BC | (1) Antiochus XII Dionysus king of Syria 87–82 BC | (1) Antiochus XII Dionysus king of Syria 87–82 BC | Antiochus X Eusebes king of Syria 95–92/88 BC | Antiochus X Eusebes king of Syria 95–92/88 BC | Antiochus X Eusebes king of Syria 95–92/88 BC | Antiochus X Eusebes king of Syria 95–92/88 BC | Antiochus X Eusebes king of Syria 95–92/88 BC | Antiochus X Eusebes king of Syria 95–92/88 BC | Cleopatra Selene daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | Cleopatra Selene daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | Cleopatra Selene daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | Cleopatra Selene daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | Cleopatra Selene daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt | Cleopatra Selene daughter of Ptolemy VIII of Egypt |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Philip II Philoromaeus king of Syria 65–64 BC | Philip II Philoromaeus king of Syria 65–64 BC | Philip II Philoromaeus king of Syria 65–64 BC | Philip II Philoromaeus king of Syria 65–64 BC | Philip II Philoromaeus king of Syria 65–64 BC | Philip II Philoromaeus king of Syria 65–64 BC | | | | | | | Antiochus XIII Asiaticus king of Syria 69–64 BC | Antiochus XIII Asiaticus king of Syria 69–64 BC | Antiochus XIII Asiaticus king of Syria 69–64 BC | Antiochus XIII Asiaticus king of Syria 69–64 BC | Antiochus XIII Asiaticus king of Syria 69–64 BC | Antiochus XIII Asiaticus king of Syria 69–64 BC | Seleucus VII Philometor king of Syria 83–69 BC | Seleucus VII Philometor king of Syria 83–69 BC | Seleucus VII Philometor king of Syria 83–69 BC | Seleucus VII Philometor king of Syria 83–69 BC | Seleucus VII Philometor king of Syria 83–69 BC | Seleucus VII Philometor king of Syria 83–69 BC | Berenice IV daughter of Ptolemy XII of Egypt | Berenice IV daughter of Ptolemy XII of Egypt | Berenice IV daughter of Ptolemy XII of Egypt | Berenice IV daughter of Ptolemy XII of Egypt | Berenice IV daughter of Ptolemy XII of Egypt | Berenice IV daughter of Ptolemy XII of Egypt |
Simplified Seleucid dynasty Family tree :
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Antiochus | Antiochus | Antiochus | Antiochus | Antiochus | Antiochus | | | Laodice | Laodice | Laodice | Laodice | Laodice | Laodice | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Seleucus I Nicator Kg. 305–281 | Seleucus I Nicator Kg. 305–281 | Seleucus I Nicator Kg. 305–281 | Seleucus I Nicator Kg. 305–281 | Seleucus I Nicator Kg. 305–281 | Seleucus I Nicator Kg. 305–281 | Apama | Apama | Apama | Apama | Apama | Apama |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Achaeus | Achaeus | Achaeus | Achaeus | Achaeus | Achaeus | | | Stratonice | Stratonice | Stratonice | Stratonice | Stratonice | Stratonice | | | Antiochus I Soter Kg. 281–261 | Antiochus I Soter Kg. 281–261 | Antiochus I Soter Kg. 281–261 | Antiochus I Soter Kg. 281–261 | Antiochus I Soter Kg. 281–261 | Antiochus I Soter Kg. 281–261 | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Andromachus | Andromachus | Andromachus | Andromachus | Andromachus | Andromachus | Antiochus II Theos Kg. 261–246 | Antiochus II Theos Kg. 261–246 | Antiochus II Theos Kg. 261–246 | Antiochus II Theos Kg. 261–246 | Antiochus II Theos Kg. 261–246 | Antiochus II Theos Kg. 261–246 | Laodice I | Laodice I | Laodice I | Laodice I | Laodice I | Laodice I |
| | | | | | | | | Achaeus Kg. 220–213 | Achaeus Kg. 220–213 | Achaeus Kg. 220–213 | Achaeus Kg. 220–213 | Achaeus Kg. 220–213 | Achaeus Kg. 220–213 | | | Laodice II | Laodice II | Laodice II | Laodice II | Laodice II | Laodice II | | | Seleucus II Callinicus Kg. 246–226 | Seleucus II Callinicus Kg. 246–226 | Seleucus II Callinicus Kg. 246–226 | Seleucus II Callinicus Kg. 246–226 | Seleucus II Callinicus Kg. 246–226 | Seleucus II Callinicus Kg. 246–226 | | | Antiochus Hierax Kg. 240–228 | Antiochus Hierax Kg. 240–228 | Antiochus Hierax Kg. 240–228 | Antiochus Hierax Kg. 240–228 | Antiochus Hierax Kg. 240–228 | Antiochus Hierax Kg. 240–228 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Seleucus III Ceraunus Kg. 226–223 | Seleucus III Ceraunus Kg. 226–223 | Seleucus III Ceraunus Kg. 226–223 | Seleucus III Ceraunus Kg. 226–223 | Seleucus III Ceraunus Kg. 226–223 | Seleucus III Ceraunus Kg. 226–223 | | | Antiochus III the Great Kg. 223–187 | Antiochus III the Great Kg. 223–187 | Antiochus III the Great Kg. 223–187 | Antiochus III the Great Kg. 223–187 | Antiochus III the Great Kg. 223–187 | Antiochus III the Great Kg. 223–187 | | | Laodice III | Laodice III | Laodice III | Laodice III | Laodice III | Laodice III | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Antiochus (son of Antiochus) | Antiochus (son of Antiochus) | Antiochus (son of Antiochus) | Antiochus (son of Antiochus) | Antiochus (son of Antiochus) | Antiochus (son of Antiochus) | | | Seleucus IV Philopator Kg. 187–175 | Seleucus IV Philopator Kg. 187–175 | Seleucus IV Philopator Kg. 187–175 | Seleucus IV Philopator Kg. 187–175 | Seleucus IV Philopator Kg. 187–175 | Seleucus IV Philopator Kg. 187–175 | | | Laodice IV | Laodice IV | Laodice IV | Laodice IV | Laodice IV | Laodice IV | | | Antiochus IV Epiphanes Kg. 175–163 | Antiochus IV Epiphanes Kg. 175–163 | Antiochus IV Epiphanes Kg. 175–163 | Antiochus IV Epiphanes Kg. 175–163 | Antiochus IV Epiphanes Kg. 175–163 | Antiochus IV Epiphanes Kg. 175–163 | | | | | | |
| | | | | Antiochus (son of Seleucus) Kg. 175–170 | Antiochus (son of Seleucus) Kg. 175–170 | Antiochus (son of Seleucus) Kg. 175–170 | Antiochus (son of Seleucus) Kg. 175–170 | Antiochus (son of Seleucus) Kg. 175–170 | Antiochus (son of Seleucus) Kg. 175–170 | | | Laodice V | Laodice V | Laodice V | Laodice V | Laodice V | Laodice V | | | Demetrius I Soter Kg. 161–150 | Demetrius I Soter Kg. 161–150 | Demetrius I Soter Kg. 161–150 | Demetrius I Soter Kg. 161–150 | Demetrius I Soter Kg. 161–150 | Demetrius I Soter Kg. 161–150 | | | Antiochus V Eupator Kg. 163–161 | Antiochus V Eupator Kg. 163–161 | Antiochus V Eupator Kg. 163–161 | Antiochus V Eupator Kg. 163–161 | Antiochus V Eupator Kg. 163–161 | Antiochus V Eupator Kg. 163–161 | | | | | | | | | | |
| (possibly) Alexander I Balas Kg. 150–146 | (possibly) Alexander I Balas Kg. 150–146 | (possibly) Alexander I Balas Kg. 150–146 | (possibly) Alexander I Balas Kg. 150–146 | (possibly) Alexander I Balas Kg. 150–146 | (possibly) Alexander I Balas Kg. 150–146 | | | Cleopatra Thea Qu. 125–121 | Cleopatra Thea Qu. 125–121 | Cleopatra Thea Qu. 125–121 | Cleopatra Thea Qu. 125–121 | Cleopatra Thea Qu. 125–121 | Cleopatra Thea Qu. 125–121 | | | Demetrius II Nicator Kg. 145–125 | Demetrius II Nicator Kg. 145–125 | Demetrius II Nicator Kg. 145–125 | Demetrius II Nicator Kg. 145–125 | Demetrius II Nicator Kg. 145–125 | Demetrius II Nicator Kg. 145–125 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Antiochus VII Sidetes Kg. 138–129 | Antiochus VII Sidetes Kg. 138–129 | Antiochus VII Sidetes Kg. 138–129 | Antiochus VII Sidetes Kg. 138–129 | Antiochus VII Sidetes Kg. 138–129 | Antiochus VII Sidetes Kg. 138–129 |
| | | | | Antiochus VI Dionysus Kg. 144–142 | Antiochus VI Dionysus Kg. 144–142 | Antiochus VI Dionysus Kg. 144–142 | Antiochus VI Dionysus Kg. 144–142 | Antiochus VI Dionysus Kg. 144–142 | Antiochus VI Dionysus Kg. 144–142 | | | Seleucus V Philometor Kg. 126–125 | Seleucus V Philometor Kg. 126–125 | Seleucus V Philometor Kg. 126–125 | Seleucus V Philometor Kg. 126–125 | Seleucus V Philometor Kg. 126–125 | Seleucus V Philometor Kg. 126–125 | | | Antiochus VIII Grypus Kg. 125–96 | Antiochus VIII Grypus Kg. 125–96 | Antiochus VIII Grypus Kg. 125–96 | Antiochus VIII Grypus Kg. 125–96 | Antiochus VIII Grypus Kg. 125–96 | Antiochus VIII Grypus Kg. 125–96 | | | Tryphaena | Tryphaena | Tryphaena | Tryphaena | Tryphaena | Tryphaena | | | | | Antiochus IX Cyzicenus Kg. 116–96 | Antiochus IX Cyzicenus Kg. 116–96 | Antiochus IX Cyzicenus Kg. 116–96 | Antiochus IX Cyzicenus Kg. 116–96 | Antiochus IX Cyzicenus Kg. 116–96 | Antiochus IX Cyzicenus Kg. 116–96 | (claimed) Alexander II Zabinas | (claimed) Alexander II Zabinas | (claimed) Alexander II Zabinas | (claimed) Alexander II Zabinas | (claimed) Alexander II Zabinas | (claimed) Alexander II Zabinas |
| Seleucus VI Epiphanes Kg. 96–95 | Seleucus VI Epiphanes Kg. 96–95 | Seleucus VI Epiphanes Kg. 96–95 | Seleucus VI Epiphanes Kg. 96–95 | Seleucus VI Epiphanes Kg. 96–95 | Seleucus VI Epiphanes Kg. 96–95 | | | Antiochus XI Epiphanes Kg. 95–92 | Antiochus XI Epiphanes Kg. 95–92 | Antiochus XI Epiphanes Kg. 95–92 | Antiochus XI Epiphanes Kg. 95–92 | Antiochus XI Epiphanes Kg. 95–92 | Antiochus XI Epiphanes Kg. 95–92 | | | Philip I Philadelphus Kg. 95–83 | Philip I Philadelphus Kg. 95–83 | Philip I Philadelphus Kg. 95–83 | Philip I Philadelphus Kg. 95–83 | Philip I Philadelphus Kg. 95–83 | Philip I Philadelphus Kg. 95–83 | | | Demetrius III Eucaerus Kg. 95–88 | Demetrius III Eucaerus Kg. 95–88 | Demetrius III Eucaerus Kg. 95–88 | Demetrius III Eucaerus Kg. 95–88 | Demetrius III Eucaerus Kg. 95–88 | Demetrius III Eucaerus Kg. 95–88 | | | Antiochus XII Dionysus Kg. 87–84 | Antiochus XII Dionysus Kg. 87–84 | Antiochus XII Dionysus Kg. 87–84 | Antiochus XII Dionysus Kg. 87–84 | Antiochus XII Dionysus Kg. 87–84 | Antiochus XII Dionysus Kg. 87–84 | Antiochus X Eusebes Kg. 95–83 | Antiochus X Eusebes Kg. 95–83 | Antiochus X Eusebes Kg. 95–83 | Antiochus X Eusebes Kg. 95–83 | Antiochus X Eusebes Kg. 95–83 | Antiochus X Eusebes Kg. 95–83 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Philip II Philoromaeus Kg. 69–63 | Philip II Philoromaeus Kg. 69–63 | Philip II Philoromaeus Kg. 69–63 | Philip II Philoromaeus Kg. 69–63 | Philip II Philoromaeus Kg. 69–63 | Philip II Philoromaeus Kg. 69–63 | | | | | | | | | | | Seleucus VII Philometer Kg. 83–69 | Seleucus VII Philometer Kg. 83–69 | Seleucus VII Philometer Kg. 83–69 | Seleucus VII Philometer Kg. 83–69 | Seleucus VII Philometer Kg. 83–69 | Seleucus VII Philometer Kg. 83–69 | Antiochus XIII Asiaticus Kg. 69–64 | Antiochus XIII Asiaticus Kg. 69–64 | Antiochus XIII Asiaticus Kg. 69–64 | Antiochus XIII Asiaticus Kg. 69–64 | Antiochus XIII Asiaticus Kg. 69–64 | Antiochus XIII Asiaticus Kg. 69–64 |