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Herod the Great

Type Figure Region Judea Time c. -73–-4 Also known as King Herod

Herod the Great (c. 73–4 BCE) was an Idumean-born king of Judea, installed by Rome, who ruled for nearly forty years, massively expanding the Jerusal…

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  1. c. -47–-37Rome · LazioLeveraging his family's connections in Roman politics, Herod gradually expanded his power with the support of Caesar and Antony, defeating the remnants of the Hasmonean dynasty, and around 37 BCE was granted the Judean throne by Rome.
  2. -37–-4Jerusalem · PalestineDuring his reign he ruled Judea in the Hellenistic monarch model, expanded the Jerusalem Temple, built the port of Caesarea and several fortresses, while suppressing internal dissent with harsh measures and executing several family members to consolidate power.
  3. -31–-4Jerusalem · PalestineAfter the Battle of Actium he switched allegiance to Octavian, had his royal authority confirmed and his territory enlarged, maintaining stability in Judea under Augustus while reinforcing the legitimacy of his rule through Roman-style architecture and administrative systems.

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