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Clodius Albinus: Son of Ceionius Postumus, Grandson of Ceionius

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https://www.linkedin.com - Clodius Albinus (r. 193 AD), born Decimus Clodius Albinus, was the son of Ceionius Postumus and Aurelia Messallina. 

He was succeeded by Septimius Severus (r. 193-211 AD), who was then succeeded by Caracalla (r. 211-217 AD).

Second Temple Period: Cirta, the Berbers of NW Africa, Numidia & the Punic Wars

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https://www.linkedin.com - The Berbers, also known as Imazighen, are a diverse grouping of distinct ethnic groups indigenous to North Africa who predate the arrival of Arabs in the Maghreb. Accounts of the Imazighen were first mentioned in Ancient Egyptian writings.

Caligula: Son of Germanicus Julius Caesar, Grandson of Nero Claudius Drusus

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https://www.linkedin.com - Caligula (r. 37-41 AD), born Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, was the son of Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder.

He was succeeded by Claudius (r. 41-54 AD), who was then succeeded by Nero (r. 54-68 AD).

Hyrcanus II: A Tangled Web (Hasmonean and Herodian Dynasties)

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https://www.linkedin.com - When Salome Alexandra died, she named her eldest son, Hyrcanus II as her successor. He and his brother, Aristobulus II, began fighting over who had the right to the Judean throne.

Salome I (c. 4 BC - 10 AD), sister of Herod I, accused Mariamne I of committing adultery with Joseph, Herod’s uncle and brother-in-law.

Pertinax: Son of Publius Helvius Successus, Grandson of Publius Helvius

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https://www.linkedin.com - Pertinax (r. 193 AD), born Publius Helvius Pertinax, was the son of Helvius Successus.

Pertinax was succeeded by Didius Julianus (r. 193 AD), who was then succeeded by Pescennius Niger (r. 193 AD). 

Balbinus: Son of Caelius Calvinus, Grandson of Gaius Caelius Secundus

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https://www.linkedin.com - Balbinus (r. 238 AD), born Decimus Caelius Calvinus Balbinus, was likely the son of Caelius Calvinus.

He was succeeded by Gordian III (r. 238-244 AD), who was then succeeded by Philip I "the Arab” (r. 244-249 AD).

Septimius Severus: Son of Publius Septimius Geta, Grandson of Lucius Septimius Severus

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https://www.linkedin.com - Septimius Severus (r. 193-211 AD), born Lucius Septimius Severus, was the son of Publius Septimius Geta and Fulvia Pia. 

He was succeeded by Caracalla (r. 211-217 AD), who was then succeeded by Geta (r. 211-211 AD).

Mariamne I: Second wife of Herod I the Great, Sister of Aristobulus III (Hasmonean & Herodian Dynasty)

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https://www.linkedin.com - Mariamne I was the daughter of Alexander of Judea and Alexandra the Maccabee.

Herod I the Great (c. 44-40 BC) had Mariamne I stand trial for an alleged murder plot. She was ultimately convicted and executed in 29 BC. #ButIAmYourServant

Alexandra the Maccabee: Daughter of Hyrcanus II, Granddaughter of Alexander Jannaeus

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https://www.linkedin.com - Alexandra the Maccabee (d. 28 BC), was the daughter of Hyrcanus II. She was the mother of Mariamne I and Aristobulus III.

Alexandra the Maccabee wrote to Cleopatra VII (r. 51-30 BC), begging her assistance in avenging Aristobulus III’s murder.

Elagabalus: Son of Sextus Varius Marcellus, Grandson of Gaius Julius Avitus Alexianus

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https://www.linkedin.com - Elagabalus (r. 218-222 AD), born Sextus Varius Avitus Bassianus, was the son of Sextus Varius Marcellus and Julia Soaemias. He claimed to have been the biological son of Caracalla (r. 211-217 AD).

He was succeeded by Severus Alexander (r. 222-235 AD), who was then succeeded by Maximinus I (r. 235-238 AD).

Gordian III: Son of Maecia Faustina, Grandson of Gordian I

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https://www.linkedin.com - Gordian III (r. 238-244 AD), born Marcus Antonius Gordianus, was the son of Maecia Faustina and Junius Balbus. 

Gordian III was succeeded by Philip I "the Arab” (r. 244-249 AD), who was then succeeded by Philip II "the Younger” (r. 247-249 AD).

Volusianus: Son of Trebonianus Gallus, The Gens Annia

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https://www.linkedin.com - Volusianus (r. 251-253 AD), born Gaius Vibius Afinius Gallus Veldumnianus Volusianu, was the son of Trebonianus Gallus and Afinia Gemina Baebiana.

He was succeeded by Aemilianus (r. 253 AD), who was then succeeded by Silbannacus (r. 253 AD).

Claudius: Son of Nero Claudius Drusus , Grandson of Tiberius Claudius Nero

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https://www.linkedin.com - Claudius (r. 41-54 AD), born Tiberius Claudius Drusus, was the son of Nero Claudius Drusus and Antonia the Younger.

He was succeeded by Nero (r. 54-68 AD), who was then succeeded by Galba (r. 68-69 AD).

Hadrian: Son of Publius Aelius Hadrianus Afer, Grandson of Publius Aelius Hadrianus Marullinus

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https://www.linkedin.com - Hadrian (r. 117-138 AD), born Publius Aelius Hadrianus, was the son of Publius Aelius Hadrianus Afer and Domitia Paulina Major. He was the adoptive son of Trajan.

He was succeeded by Antoninus Pius (r. 138-161 AD), who was then succeeded by Antoninus Pius (r. 138-161 AD)

Severus Alexander: Son of Julia Avita Mamaea, Grandson of Gaius Julius Avitus Alexianus

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https://www.linkedin.com - Severus Alexander (r. 222-235 AD), born Bassianus Alexianus, was the son of Julia Avita Mamaea and stepson of Marcus Julius Gessius Marcianus. He was the adoptive son of Elagabalus (r. 218-222 AD).

He was succeeded by Maximinus I (r. 235-238 AD), who was then succeeded by Gordian I (r. 238 AD). 

Vitellius: Son of Lucius Vitellius, Grandson of Publius Vitellius

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https://www.linkedin.com - Vitellius (r. 69 AD), born Aulus Vitellius, was the son of Lucius Vitellius and Sextilia. 

He was succeeded by Vespasian (r. 69-79 AD), who was then succeeded by Titus (r. 79-81 AD).

Ep. 200 Queen Hamutal: Wife of King Josiah and Mother of Jehoahaz and Mattaniah

Posted By eBrandMe 20 days ago on all

https://creators.spotify.com - In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Hamutal, the wife of King Josiah of Judah, and mother of kings Jehoahaz and Zedekiah