Philip the Tetrarch
son of Herod the Great and ruler of the northeast part of his father's kingdom (r. 4 BCE-34 CE)
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Summary
Philip the Tetrarch was born on 20 BC[1]. He died on January 1, 34[2]. He worked as a sovereign[3]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,512 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Herod the Great[5]
- Mother: Cleopatra of Jerusalem[6]
- Spouse: Salome[7]
- Position held: tetrarch[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Family: Herodian dynasty[10]
- Commons category: Herod Philip II[11]
- Given name: Filippos[12], Herodes[13]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[14], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Koine Greek[16]
- Sibling: Herod II[17], Herod IV[18], Alexander[19], Herod Antipas[20]
Why It Matters
Philip the Tetrarch has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Who were Philip the Tetrarch's parents?
Philip the Tetrarch's father was Herod the Great[5]. Philip the Tetrarch's mother was Cleopatra of Jerusalem[6].
Who was Philip the Tetrarch married to?
Philip the Tetrarch's spouses include Salome[7].
What did Philip the Tetrarch do for work?
Philip the Tetrarch worked as a sovereign[3].