fifth ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt (209–179 B.C.)
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fifth ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt (209–179 B.C.)
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Greek
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Ptolemaios V Epiphanes is fifth ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt (209–179 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.
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