Laodice I (Greek: Λαοδίκη, Laodíkē, meaning "justice of the people"; [1] flourished 3rd century BC) was a Greek noblewoman of Anatolia who was a close relative of the early Seleucid dynasty and was the first wife of the Seleucid Greek King Antiochus II Theos.

Queen of Syria who fought fiercely to ensure that sons of her line would rule over Seleucid Asia.

Apr 27, 2022 · Laodice I (flourished 3rd century BC, died before 236 BC) was an Anatolian noblewoman who was a close relative of the early Seleucid dynasty and was the first wife of the Seleucid Greek King Antiochus II Theos. Family Background. Laodice was a woman of Greek Macedonian and Persian descent.

Laodice I, daughter of Achaios, was a prominent queen and powerful figure in the Seleucid Empire, wife and later divorcee of Antiochus II, and mother to Seleucis II Callinicus, Antiochus Hierax, Stratonice, and Laodice (Grainder 1997, 13).

Dec 9, 2019 · He declared war on Seleucus II, now ruling under the watchful eye of his mother, Laodice. He waged a successful, seventeen year war against them. Later Laodice became embroiled in a civil war between her two sons, as she supported her second son in a revolt against Seleucus.

Aug 10, 2020 · Laodice I: Seleucid queen, wife of Antiochus II Theos. Laodice was the first wife of the Seleucid king Antiochus II. They had several children, listed above. Early July 246: Antiochus II dies in Ephesus, leaving a confused dynastic situation.

Feb 24, 2023 · Laodice I was a Greek noblewoman of Anatolia and the first wife of Seleucid King Antiochus II Theos. She bore him two sons and three daughters. She was from a wealthy and powerful family with strong royal connections. Laodice I was likely a Seleucid family namesake.

Apr 30, 2016 · Genealogy for Laodice I (deceased) family tree on Geni, with over 265 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives.

In Greek mythology, Laodice (/ l eɪ ˈ ɒ d ə ˌ s i /; Ancient Greek: Λαοδίκη, [la.odíkɛː]; "people-justice") was the daughter of Priam of Troy and Hecuba. She was described as the most beautiful of Priam's daughters.

Apr 26, 2022 · Antiochus repudiated his wife Laodice I and exiled her to Ephesus. To seal the treaty, he married Ptolemy's daughter Berenice and received an enormous dowry. During her stay in Ephesus, Laodice I continued numerous intrigues to become queen again.