Herod the Great

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Herod the Great (73–04 bc) King of Judaea (37–04 bc). Supported by Mark Antony and Augustus, he endeavoured to reconcile Jews and Romans and was responsible for many public works, including the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. He later became cruel and tyrannical, executing three of his sons and his wife. According to the New Testament, Herod was King of Judaea when Jesus was born.

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