Herod the Great (jan 1, 37 BC – jan 1, 4 BC)
Description:
- Idumean Politician and the king of the Jews- Appointed tetrarch of Galilee by the Roman Senate in 42BC and King of the Jews on 40BC.
- Defeated last Hasmonean, Antigonus in 37BC, to secure rule.
- Greatly expanded and beautified the second Jerusalem Temple.
- Slaughtered the innocents of Bethlehem after the birth of Jesus.
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Date:
jan 1, 37 BC
jan 1, 4 BC
~ 33 years