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'''Ziaelas''' (reigned c. [[254 BC|254]]–[[228 BC]]), [[List of Kings of Bithynia|third]] king of [[Bithynia]], was a son of [[Nicomedes I of Bithynia|Nicomedes I]] and Ditizele. After Nicomedes I died, his second wife Etazeta became ruler on behalf of her infant sons. The grown-up Ziaelas, excluded from the throne, had previously fled to [[Armenia]]. On his father's death he immediately endeavoured to regain his rights by force, he returned, aided by some [[Galatia]]ns. Although Etazeta was supported by neighbouring cities and [[Antigonus III Doson]], Ziaelas rapidly conquered first part, then all of Bithynia, forcing Etazeta and her sons to escape to Antigonus' court in [[Macedon]]ia about [[254 BC]].{{rf|1|memn}} He was succeeded by his son Prusias about [[228 BC]] after being killed by the [[Galatia]]n [[Gaul]]s. {{rf|2|athen_2.58_trog_27}} Like his father and his grand-father he also founded a new city named after him, Ziela, but the location of the city is unknown.{{rf|3|steph}} |
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|title = [[Basileus]] of [[Bithynia]] |
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|succession = [[List of rulers of Bithynia|King of Bithynia]] |
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|reign = c. 254 BC - 228 BC |
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|predecessor = [[Etazeta of Bithynia|Etazeta]] |
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|father = [[Nicomedes I of Bithynia|Nicomedes I]] |
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|issue = [[Prusias I of Bithynia|Prusias I]] |
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|birth_date = c. 265 BC |
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|death_date = 228 BC (age 37) |
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'''Ziaelas''' ({{langx|grc|Ζιαήλας}}; lived c. 265 BC – 228 BC, reigned c. 254 BC – 228 BC), [[List of Kings of Bithynia|third]] king of [[Bithynia]], was a son of [[Nicomedes I of Bithynia|Nicomedes I]] and Ditizele. |
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Following the death of [[Nicomedes I of Bithynia|Nicomedes I]], his second wife [[Etazeta of Bithynia]] acted as regent on behalf of her infant sons. Nicomedes' adult son from his first marriage Ziaelas, was denied the chance to ascend the throne, leading him to flee to [[Kingdom of Armenia (antiquity)|Armenia]] and take refuge at the court of King [[Arsames I]] in [[Sophene]]. Upon his father's death he immediately endeavored to regain his rights by force, and returned, aided by some [[Galatians (people)|Galatians]]. Although Etazeta was supported by neighboring cities and [[Antigonus II Gonatas]], Ziaelas rapidly conquered Bithynia, forcing Etazeta and her sons to escape to the court of Antigonus in about 254 BC.{{r|memn}} |
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| width="30%" align="center" | Preceded by:<br>'''[[Etazeta of Bithynia|Etazeta]]''' |
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During the Fraternal War between [[Seleucus II Callinicus]] and [[Antiochus Hierax]], he seized the opportunity to attack the latter, trying to conquer Asia Minor{{r|justin}} They later became allies and his daughter, born c. 245 BC, married Hierax.{{r|euseb}} |
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| width="40%" align="center" | '''King of Bithynia'''<br> |
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He was succeeded by his son [[Prusias I of Bithynia|Prusias I]] about 228 BC after being killed by the Galatians.{{r|athen}}{{r|trogus}} Like his father and his grandfather he also founded a new city named after him, Ziaela, but the location of the city is unknown.{{r|steph}}. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*[[William Smith (lexicographer)|Smith, William]] (editor); ''[[Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology]]'', [http://www.ancientlibrary.com/smith-bio/3643.html "Zeilas"], [[Boston]], (1867) |
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<ref name="athen">[[Athenaeus]], ''[[Deipnosophistae]]'', II. 58, citing [[Phylarchus]]</ref> |
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<ref name="justin">[[Junianus Justinus|Justin]], ''Epitome of Pompeius Trogus'', [http://www.attalus.org/translate/justin4.html#27.2 xxvii. 2-3]</ref> |
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<ref name="euseb">[[Eusebius of Caesarea|Eusebius]], ''[[Chronicon (Eusebius)|Chronicon]]'' (Schoene ed.), pag. [http://www.attalus.org/translate/eusebius2.html 251]</ref> |
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* {{SmithDGRBM|title=Zeilas|volume=3|page=1310|url=https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:text:1999.04.0104:entry=zeilas-bio-1&highlight=zeilas}} |
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title=[[List of rulers of Bithynia|King of Bithynia]] | |
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before=[[Etazeta of Bithynia|Etazeta]] | |
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after=[[Prusias I of Bithynia|Prusias I]] | |
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years=254 BC – 228 BC}} |
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Latest revision as of 16:27, 28 November 2024
| Ziaelas | |
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| Basileus of Bithynia | |
| King of Bithynia | |
| Reign | c. 254 BC - 228 BC |
| Predecessor | Etazeta |
| Successor | Prusias I |
| Born | c. 265 BC |
| Died | 228 BC (age 37) |
| Issue | Prusias I |
| Father | Nicomedes I |
Ziaelas (Ancient Greek: Ζιαήλας; lived c. 265 BC – 228 BC, reigned c. 254 BC – 228 BC), third king of Bithynia, was a son of Nicomedes I and Ditizele.
Life
[edit]Following the death of Nicomedes I, his second wife Etazeta of Bithynia acted as regent on behalf of her infant sons. Nicomedes' adult son from his first marriage Ziaelas, was denied the chance to ascend the throne, leading him to flee to Armenia and take refuge at the court of King Arsames I in Sophene. Upon his father's death he immediately endeavored to regain his rights by force, and returned, aided by some Galatians. Although Etazeta was supported by neighboring cities and Antigonus II Gonatas, Ziaelas rapidly conquered Bithynia, forcing Etazeta and her sons to escape to the court of Antigonus in about 254 BC.[1]
During the Fraternal War between Seleucus II Callinicus and Antiochus Hierax, he seized the opportunity to attack the latter, trying to conquer Asia Minor[2] They later became allies and his daughter, born c. 245 BC, married Hierax.[3]
He was succeeded by his son Prusias I about 228 BC after being killed by the Galatians.[4][5] Like his father and his grandfather he also founded a new city named after him, Ziaela, but the location of the city is unknown.[6].
References
[edit]- ^ Memnon, History of Heracleia, 14
- ^ Justin, Epitome of Pompeius Trogus, xxvii. 2-3
- ^ Eusebius, Chronicon (Schoene ed.), pag. 251
- ^ Athenaeus, Deipnosophistae, II. 58, citing Phylarchus
- ^ Pompeius Trogus, Prologi, 27
- ^ Stephanus, Ethnica, s.v. "Zeleia"
Sources
[edit]- Cohen, Getzel M. (1996), "Zipoition", The Hellenistic Settlements in Europe, the Islands and Asia Minor
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1870). "Zeilas". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. Vol. 3. p. 1310.