Nicanor

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Nicanor was a Seleucid military commander known for leading royal forces against the Jewish rebels during the Maccabean Revolt in the 2nd century BCE.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Seleucid general
ancient Greek person
historical figure
military commander
activeYears mid-2nd century BCE
allegiance Seleucid Empire NERFINISHED
conflict Maccabean Revolt
culture Hellenistic
deathCause killed in battle
deathEvent Battle of Adasa NERFINISHED
employer Seleucid Empire NERFINISHED
enemyOf Judean rebels
ethnicGroup Greek
historicalRegion Judea
language Greek
mentionedIn 1 Maccabees
2 Maccabees
Jewish historical tradition
militaryBranch Seleucid royal army
notableBattle Battle of Adasa NERFINISHED
notableFor campaigns against Jewish rebels
opponent Maccabees
surface form: Hasmonean rebels

Maccabees
surface form: Judas Maccabeus
positionHeld general of the Seleucid army
royal friend of the king
religion Hellenistic paganism
roleInEvent Seleucid commander against the Maccabees
servedUnder Demetrius I Soter NERFINISHED
timePeriod 2nd century BCE
title general
royal officer

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