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| predecessor = [[Alexander X Nicator|Alexander X]] | | predecessor = [[Alexander X Nicator|Alexander X]] | ||
| pre-type = Predecessor | | pre-type = Predecessor | ||
| successor = [[Philip V | | successor = [[Philip V Philadelphus|Philip V]] | ||
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| house = | | house = Aegaid dynasty | ||
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| father = Alexander | | father = Alexander XII | ||
| mother = | | mother = Roxana I | ||
| birth_date = 322 BC | | birth_date = 322 BC | ||
| birth_place = [[Crysopolis]] | | birth_place = [[Crysopolis]] | ||
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'''Demetrius I Soter''' commonly known by his epithet, Soter meaning "the saviour" (322- 284 BC) was the Basileus of the | '''Demetrius I Soter''' commonly known by his epithet, Soter meaning "the saviour" (322- 284 BC) was the Basileus of the Alcaenian empire (in modern [[Mesogeia]]). He succeeded his father [[Alexander XII Nicator|Alexander XII]] on the throne in 296 BC, and reigned until his death. | ||
==Accession== | ==Accession== | ||
In 296 BC, Demetrius' father Alexander | In 296 BC, Demetrius' father Alexander XII died in his bed after suffering from an effected wound. After waiting the prescribed months of mourning Demetrius journeyed to Farsargadai with the entire court to undergo a coronation ceremony. It should be noted that just three days after his father's death, the new Basileus traveled to each of the three major fire temples; relighting the fires that had been extinguished at his father's death. He donated generously to the fire temple at [INSERT TEMPLE]. | ||
Demetrius was enthroned on the [[Celestial throne]] (presently the oldest continuously used throne in use) The traditional coronation ceremonies and enthronement rites that took place at Demetrius' coronation were continued by his successors and later descendants. In regards to foreign affairs Demetrius inherited a state of war with the | Demetrius was enthroned on the [[Celestial throne]] (presently the oldest continuously used throne in use) The traditional coronation ceremonies and enthronement rites that took place at Demetrius' coronation were continued by his successors and later descendants. In regards to foreign affairs Demetrius inherited a state of war with the [INSERT PLACENAME] | ||
Revision as of 05:13, 31 July 2022
| Demetrius I Soter | |
|---|---|
| Basileus of the Farsian Empire | |
| Reign | 296 – 284 BC |
| Coronation | 295 BC |
| Predecessor | Alexander X |
| Successor | Philip V |
| Born | 322 BC Crysopolis |
| Died | 284 BC |
| Spouse |
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| Dynasty | Aegaid dynasty |
| Father | Alexander XII |
| Mother | Roxana I |
Demetrius I Soter commonly known by his epithet, Soter meaning "the saviour" (322- 284 BC) was the Basileus of the Alcaenian empire (in modern Mesogeia). He succeeded his father Alexander XII on the throne in 296 BC, and reigned until his death.
Accession
In 296 BC, Demetrius' father Alexander XII died in his bed after suffering from an effected wound. After waiting the prescribed months of mourning Demetrius journeyed to Farsargadai with the entire court to undergo a coronation ceremony. It should be noted that just three days after his father's death, the new Basileus traveled to each of the three major fire temples; relighting the fires that had been extinguished at his father's death. He donated generously to the fire temple at [INSERT TEMPLE].
Demetrius was enthroned on the Celestial throne (presently the oldest continuously used throne in use) The traditional coronation ceremonies and enthronement rites that took place at Demetrius' coronation were continued by his successors and later descendants. In regards to foreign affairs Demetrius inherited a state of war with the [INSERT PLACENAME]