Herod the Great (dec 5, 73 BC – aug 10, 4 BC)
Description:
Roman king of Judea who is noted for beginning the rebuilding of the Great Temple of Jerusalem. However, his reign later showed signs of mental instability . He is notorious for his order for the death of all children under the age of two in Bethlehem at the time of Jesus' birth.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 5, 73 BC
aug 10, 4 BC
~ 69 years