Philopappos (Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos)

Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos, known as Philopappos, was a prominent Greek nobleman and Roman citizen in the 2nd century AD. Born into a noble family from Commagene (modern Turkey), he served as a consul in Rome and was influential in Athens, where he was honored for his leadership and generosity. His monument, the Philopappos Hill monument in Athens, celebrates his contributions and status. As a bridge between Greek and Roman worlds, he exemplified the cultural and political integration of his era, and his legacy endures through his monument overlooking Athens.