Marriages and Children
| Wife | Children |
|---|---|
| Doris |
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| Mariamne I, daughter of Hasmonean Alexandros |
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| Mariamne II, daughter of High-Priest Simon |
|
| Malthace |
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| Cleopatra of Jerusalem |
|
| Pallas |
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| Phaidra |
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| Elpis |
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| A cousin (name unknown) |
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| A niece (name unknown) |
|
It is very probable that Herod had more children, especially with the last wives, and also that he had more daughters, as female births at that time were often not recorded.
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