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Pompey (106–48 bce)
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Roman general. He went to Syria in 65 bce for the purpose of settling the dispute between Hyrcanus II and Aristobulus II over the throne of Judea. Supporting Hyrcanus, he captured Jerusalem and the Temple from the supporters of Aristobulus. He made Judea a tributary to Rome, and the period of independence under the Hasmoneans thus came to an end. ... log in or subscribe to read full text
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