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Gaius Julius Sohaemus
Gaius Julius Sohaemus was the last king of Emesa in Syria, ruling from 54 CE as a client of Rome. He sent troops to support the Romans in the Jewish War of 66–73, backed Vespasian's bid for the empire in 69, and took part in the annexation of Commagene in 72. After his reign Emesa was absorbed into the province of Syria.
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