Olympias
Daughter of Herod the Great
About Olympias
Born 19 BC.
Olympias the Herodian was the daughter of Herod the Great and wife Malthace, a Samaritan. This was Herod's fourth marriage. Olympias' better known brothers were Herod Archelaus and Herod Antipas. She married Herod's nephew Joseph ben Joseph and bore him a daughter, Mariamne, who was the first wife of Herod of Chalcis and the mother of Aristobulus of Chalcis.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Olympias?
daughter of Herod the Great
When was Olympias born?
Olympias was born in 19 BC.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Olympias (Herodian)
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