141 BCE
Emperor Wu of Han ("Martial Emperor") starts to rule the Han dynasty. The Seleucid garrison negotiates the surrender of Jerusalem. Simon Maccabaeus assumes control of the city. He becomes prince (ruler) of Judea until 135 BC. Demetrius II of Syria made prisoner of Mithridates, king of the Parthians. Antiochus VII Sidetes becomes king of the Seleucid Empire in his absence.
Geopolitics & Diplomacy
- Yuezhi refugees appear on the borders of the Greco-Bactrian kingdom.source
Conflict & Security
- March 9 – Emperor Wu of Han ("Martial Emperor") starts to rule the Han dynasty.source
- The Seleucid garrison negotiates the surrender of Jerusalem. Simon Maccabaeus assumes control of the city. He becomes prince (ruler) of Judea until 135 BC.source
- Demetrius II of Syria made prisoner of Mithridates, king of the Parthians. Antiochus VII Sidetes becomes king of the Seleucid Empire in his absence.source
Births
- Salome Alexandra, queen and regent of Judea (d. 67 BC)source