125 BC
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Centuries: 3rd century BC – 2nd century BC – 1st century BC
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Events
- Cleopatra Thea succeeds to the rule of the Seleucid Empire on the death of Seleucus V. She appoints Antiochus VIII Grypus as co-ruler.
- In Rome, Marcus Fulvius Flaccus proposes the extension of Roman citizenship to the northern Italians, but the Senate reacts by sending him off to deal with disturbances around Massilia.
Deaths
- Seleucus V Philometor (killed by Cleopatra Thea)
Categories: 125 BC