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May or June 244 BC [2] Died. July or August 204 BC (aged 40) [2] Dynasty. Ptolemaic dynasty. Ptolemy IV Philopator [note 1] ( Greek: Πτολεμαῖος Φιλοπάτωρ, romanized : Ptolemaĩos Philopátōr; "Ptolemy, lover of his Father"; May/June 244 – July/August 204 BC) was the fourth pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt from 221 to 204 BC.
Apr 3, 2024 · According to Polybius, Ptolemy’s debauched and corrupt character, rather than his diplomatic acumen, kept him clear of foreign involvements. As his reign progressed, he fell increasingly under the influence of his favorites, and around November 205 he died.
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Sep 29, 2016 · Ptolemy I died in 282 BCE, and as his successor he named his son Ptolemy II Philadelphus (Sister-loving) (308-246 BCE). The younger Ptolemy had served as co-regent with his father since 285 BCE.
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Sep 24, 2019 · In 205 BC, Ptolemy IV Philopator was succeeded by Ptolemy V Epiphanes. Ptolemy V made several attempts to improve his public image and the public image of the Ptolemies both abroad and at home, especially among native Egyptians.
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After Alexander’s death (323 b.c. ), he obtained the post of satrap, or governor, of Egypt. At first he ruled in the name of Alexander’s half-brother Philip Arrhidaeus and of Alexander’s young son Alexander IV of Macedon until the deaths of both.
He had his mother, his brother, his uncle, and possibly his wife (who was his sister Arsinoë) killed. Antiochus III invaded the Egyptian lands in Palestine, and Ptolemy managed to defeat him at Raphia in 217 (an event mentioned in 2 Maccabees), but administration disintegrated in Egypt.
Oct 2, 2019 · Ptolemy's wife (and sister) Arsinoe III gave birth to Ptolemy IV's heir, Ptolemy V Epiphanes, in 210 B.C. In 204 B.C., Ptolemy IV died, a fact kept secret by Sosibius and his associates for a...
