Alexander, son of Herod

Alexander, son of Herod

Alexander, son of Herod was born around 35 BC and died around 7 BC. His mother was the Hasmonean princess, Mariamne. The unfortunate fate which persistently pursued the Hasmonean house also overtook this prince. As heir presumptive to the throne by right of descent on his mother's side, he was sent to Rome for his education in the year 23 BC. He remained there in the household of Asinius Pollio until about the year 17 BC, when Herod himself brought him and his younger brother Aristobulus, who had been with him, home to Jerusalem. Shortly afterward, Alexander received in marriage the Cappadocian Princess, Glaphyra, the daughter of King Archelaus of Cappadocia. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Alexander, son of Herod is the 1,148th most popular nobleman (down from 1,046th in 2024). (down from 3,085th in 2019)