Rhoemetalces I

Rhoemetalces I was king of the Thracian kingdom from 13 BCE to 12 CE. He was a loyal ally to the first Roman Emperor Augustus (27 BCE – 14 CE). He was a direct descendant of the Thracian King Cotys I, and the middle child of the earlier Thracian king Cotys II. His sister was married to Cotys VII.

When Cotys VII died about 48 BCE, Rhoemetalces I became the guardian of his nephew Rhescuporis II his sister's son and heir. Rhescuporis II was killed in battle during a revolt against the Romans in 13 BCE. With Rome's help the revolt was put down and Augustus gave the throne to Rhoemetalces.

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Rhoemetalces I was king of the Thracian kingdom from 13 BCE to 12 CE. He was a loyal ally to the first Roman Emperor Augustus (27 BCE – 14 CE). He was a direct descendant of the Thracian King Cotys I, and the middle child of the earlier Thracian king Cotys II. His sister was married to Cotys VII.

When Cotys VII died about 48 BCE, Rhoemetalces I became the guardian of his nephew Rhescuporis II his sister's son and heir. Rhescuporis II was killed in battle during a revolt against the Romans in 13 BCE. With Rome's help the revolt was put down and Augustus gave the throne to Rhoemetalces.

Subject ID: 192167

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