Arsinoe II

Ptolemaic Greek Princess of Ancient Egypt and Queen of Thrace, Asia Minor and Macedonia
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Arsinoe II

Summary

Arsinoe II is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Memphis[2]. She was born on January 1, 316 BC[3]. She died in Alexandria[4]. She died on January 1, 270 BC[5]. She worked as a monarch[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (391 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Arsinoe II was born in Memphis[2].
  • Arsinoe II passed away in Alexandria[4].
  • Arsinoe II was born on January 1, 316 BC[3].
  • Arsinoe II died on January 1, 270 BC[5].
  • Arsinoe II died on July 25, 270 BC[8].
  • Arsinoe II died on July 2, 268 BC[9].
  • Arsinoe II's father was Ptolemy I Soter[10].
  • Arsinoe II's mother was Berenice I of Egypt[11].
  • Arsinoe II was married to Lysimachus[12].
  • Arsinoe II was married to Ptolemy Ceraunus[13].
  • Arsinoe II was married to Ptolemy II Philadelphus[14].
  • A child of Arsinoe II was Ptolemy Epigonos[15].
  • A child of Arsinoe II was Lysimachus[16].
  • A child of Arsinoe II was Philip[17].
  • A child of Arsinoe II was Q85952452[18].
  • Arsinoe II's professions included monarch[6].
  • Arsinoe II held the position of pharaoh[19].
  • Arsinoe II received the Olympic champion[20].
  • Arsinoe II is recorded as female[21].
  • Arsinoe II's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Arsinoe II's family is recorded as Ptolemaic dynasty[23].
  • Arsinoe II's noble title is recorded as queen regnant[24].
  • Arsinoe II's noble title is recorded as princess[25].
  • Arsinoe II's Commons category is recorded as Arsinoe II[26].
  • Arsinoe II's given name is recorded as Arsinoe[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Arsinoe II was born in Memphis[2]. She was born on January 1, 316 BC[3]. Her father was Ptolemy I Soter[10]. Her mother was Berenice I of Egypt[11].

Career and Affiliations

Arsinoe II worked as a monarch[6]. She held the position of pharaoh[19].

Recognition

Arsinoe II received the Olympic champion[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lysimachus[12], a sovereign[28], -0361–-0281[29], of Macedonia[30]; Ptolemy Ceraunus[13], a military personnel[31], -0318–-0279[32]; and Ptolemy II Philadelphus[14], a sovereign[33], -0308–-0246[34], of Ancient Egypt[35]. Children include Ptolemy Epigonos[15], a sovereign[36], -0299–-0240[37]; Lysimachus[16], an aristocrat[38], -0297–-0281[39]; Philip[17], -0294–-0281[40]; and Q85952452[18], a prince[41], -0299–-0240[42].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 270 BC[5], July 25, 270 BC[8], and July 2, 268 BC[9]. Arsinoe II passed away in Alexandria[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Arsinoe II include Arsinoitherium[43], a fossil taxon[44].

Why It Matters

Arsinoe II ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (391 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Entities named for her include Arsinoitherium[43], a fossil taxon[44].

FAQs

Where was Arsinoe II born?

Arsinoe II was born in Memphis[2].

Where did Arsinoe II die?

Arsinoe II died in Alexandria[4].

Who were Arsinoe II's parents?

Arsinoe II's father was Ptolemy I Soter[10]. Arsinoe II's mother was Berenice I of Egypt[11].

Who was Arsinoe II married to?

Arsinoe II's spouses include Lysimachus[12], Ptolemy Ceraunus[13], and Ptolemy II Philadelphus[14].

What did Arsinoe II do for work?

Arsinoe II worked as monarch[6].

What awards did Arsinoe II receive?

Honors received include Olympic champion[20].

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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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