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Demetrius I Soter
Basileus of the Farsian Empire
Reign296 – 284 BC
Coronation295 BC
PredecessorAlexander XII
SuccessorArtabanus III
Born322 BC
Crysopolis
Died284 BC
Spouse
  • Atossa
DynastyAegaid dynasty
FatherAlexander XII
MotherRoxana 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]