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10 days ago | beth

How did Queen Zenobia come to power?

Queen Zenobia came to power after the death of her husband, King Odaenathus, who was assassinated around 267 AD. Zenobia served as regent for her young son, Vaballathus, and quickly asserted her authority over the kingdom, taking on the title of queen.

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