Description: (Ruler of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire, reigned from 187 BC to 175 BC)
During his reign, Seleucus IV Philopator governed the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire from 187 BC to 175 BC. He oversaw a vast realm spanning Syria, Cilicia, Judea, Mesopotamia, Babylonia, Media, and Persia. As ruler, he grappled with the challenge of maintaining control over his diverse territories and balancing the interests of various ethnic and cultural groups. Seleucus IV's professional life was marked by political strategies, military campaigns, and endeavors to strengthen his authority in the face of internal and external threats.