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Ptolemy II Philadelphus (Ancient Greek: Πτολεμαῖος Φιλάδελφος, Ptolemaîos Philádelphos, "Ptolemy, sibling-lover"; 309 – 28 January 246 BC) was the pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt from 284 to 246 BC.
Ptolemy II Philadelphus was the king of Egypt (285–246 bce), second king of the Ptolemaic dynasty, who extended his power by skillful diplomacy, developed agriculture and commerce, and made Alexandria a leading centre of the arts and sciences.
May 3, 2023 · Ptolemy II Philadelphus ("The Sibling Loving", r. 282-246 BCE) was the second ruler of the Ptolemaic Dynasty. He consolidated the kingdom conquered by his father Ptolemy I and presided over its golden age.
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Ptolemy II Philadelphus, (born 308, Cos—died 246 bc), King of Egypt (285–246 bc), second king of the Ptolemaic dynasty. He reigned as coruler (285–282) with his father, Ptolemy I Soter, then purged his family of rivals, including his first wife, and married his sister, Arsinoe II.
Nov 7, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, the second ruler of the Ptolemaic Dynasty of Egypt. He expanded the empire, supported education and arts, and married his sister Arsinoe II.
Learn about the life and reign of Ptolemy II, the second king of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt. He married his sister Arsinoe II, sponsored the arts and sciences, and expanded the empire and the Great Library of Alexandria.
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Ptolemy II Philadelphus or Ptolemy the Great, who served as the pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt (283 – 246 BC) was one of the impressive leaders of the Greek Empire. As the son of a Macedonian Greek general, Ptolemy I, he was trained to fight and rule.
