Judas Maccabaeus, also known as Judah Maccabee, was a Jewish priest (kohen) and a son of the priest Mattathias. He was an early leader in the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire, taking over from his father around 166 BCE, and leading the revolt until his death in 160 BCE.
- Occupation
- kohen, military commander, priest
- Born
- 500 BC
- Died
- 160 BC
