Isidorus
Native ancient Egyptian priest in the 2nd century
About Isidorus
Born 101. Isidorus was an Egyptian ancient Egyptian priest.
Isidorus (born c. 139) was an Egyptian priest in the 2nd century during the Roman rule in Egypt. He led the native Egyptian revolt against Roman rule during the reign of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius.
This revolt broke out in 172β173 as a result of oppressive taxation imposed by Aurelius in the Boucolia marshes (known as the Bucolic war) of the Nile Delta to fund the war in the North. At first the Egyptians were successful, having defeated the Romans in a pitched battle. They almost captured Alexandria after this victory, but Avidius Cassius, the governor of Syria, was sent against them. Cassius separated the rebels and was able to defeat them.
The revolt caused great damage to the Egyptian economy and marked the beginning of Egypt's economic decline.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Isidorus?
native ancient Egyptian priest in the 2nd century
When was Isidorus born?
Isidorus was born in 101 in Egypt.
When did Isidorus die?
Isidorus died in Egypt.
What was Isidorus's occupation?
Isidorus was an ancient Egyptian priest.
What nationality was Isidorus?
Isidorus was Egyptian.
Sources & further reading
Β· DBpedia: Isidorus (Egyptian rebel)
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