The Bithynian Succession Crisis (94-88 BCE) in Granius Licinianus (XXXV 85-94)

Name: The Bithynian Succession Crisis (94-88 BCE) in Granius Licinianus (XXXV 85-94)
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AEVUM

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AEVUM - 2024 - 1

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The Bithynian Succession Crisis (94-88 BCE) in Granius Licinianus (XXXV 85-94)

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Francesco Carriere

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Vita e Pensiero

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05-2024

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10.26350/000193_000204

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0001-9593 (stampa) | 1827-787X (digitale)

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This paper deals with a passage from the Reliquiae of Granius Licinianus (XXXV 85-94) concerning the Bithynian succession crisis. In 94 BCE, Nicomedes IV Philopator ascended to the throne, but soon his half-brother Socrates Chrestòs claimed his rights to the throne. Infact, Socrates occupied the kingdom and Nicomedes IV was forced to flee to Rome. After discussing the evidence of Appian, Trogus/Justin, and Memnon, the paper will focus on Licinianus’ account of the Bithynian crisis. In particular, the current interpretation of a phrase in Licinianus’ passage (XXXV 90) is rejected and a new restoration of the text is proposed.