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In 126 BC Demetrios II was murdered at the instigation of his wife Cleopatra Thea.

Now she herself took power and soon also killed her oldest surviving son Seleucus V. Two different motives are given as reason for this deed: According to one version he had attempted to claim the throne without her agreement, according to the other version she was afraid that he might avenge the assassination of his father.