king of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt (308–246 B.C.)
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king of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt (308–246 B.C.)
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Ptolemaios II Philadelphus is king of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt (308–246 B.C.).
The name Ptolemaios means "male given name (Πτολεμαίος)". It is of Greek origin.
Name Meaning
male given name (Πτολεμαίος)
The name Ptolemaios is of Greek origin, meaning "male given name (Πτολεμαίος)". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Ptolemaios
Ptolemaios I Soter
Macedonian general, ruler of Egypt
Ptolemaios III Euergetes
Egyptian pharaoh
Ptolemaios V Epiphanes
fifth ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt (209–179 B.C.)
Ptolemaios IV Philopator
4th Pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt (r. 221–204 BC)
Ptolemaios XIII Theos Philopator
Pharaoh of Egypt from 51 to 47 BC
Ptolemaios XII Auletes
1st-century BC Egyptian pharaoh
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