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Lulia Aurelia Zenobia Queen Of Palmrya

(Ca 240 - Ca 274)

Zenobia
(240 – c. 274) was a 3rd-century Queen of the Palmyrene Empire in Roman Syria. She led a famous revolt against the Roman Empire. The second wife of King Septimius Odaenathus, Zenobia became queen of the Palmyrene Empire following Odaenathus' death in 267. By 269, Zenobia had expanded the empire, conquering Egypt and expelling the Roman prefect, Tenagino Probus, who was beheaded after he led an attempt to recapture the territory. She ruled over Egypt until 274, when she was defeated and taken as a hostage to Rome by Emperor Aurelian.

Events

BirthCa 240Palmrya, Syria
DeathCa 274Tibur, Rome
MarriageSeptimius Odenathus King Of Palmyra

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