Antiochus II of Commagene

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Antiochus II (

Antiochus I Theos of Commagene. He was the youngest brother of prince and future king Mithridates II of Commagene
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Very little is known of Antiochus II. In 29 BC, he was summoned to Rome by the Emperor Augustus for causing the assassination of an ambassador Mithridates II had sent to Rome. Antiochus II was subsequently executed on Augustus’ orders.

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