- (c. 215 BC-164 BC) Son of Antiochus III the Great, 6th ruler of the Seleucid empire.
- Ruled during 175-164 BC.
- His armies, though superior in numbers, were routed by the Jews under Judas Maccabaeus in 166-165 BC. (CW)
prince of the Syrian hosts
primçepe das hostes de Syria