Ptolemaic dynasty
Macedonian Greek royal family which ruled the Ptolemaic Empire in Egypt
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Summary
Ptolemaic dynasty is a dynasty[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of dynasty entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,735 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Country: Ancient Egypt[3]
- Founder: Ptolemy I Soter[4]
- Part of: history of Ptolemaic Egypt[5]
- Commons category: Ptolemaic dynasty[6]
- Inception: 305 BC[7]
- Dissolved, abolished or demolished date: January 1, 30 BC[8]
- Start time: 332 BC[9]
- End time: 30 BC[10]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ptolemaic dynasty[11]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[12], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[13], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[14], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[15], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[16], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[17]
- Different from: Ptolemy[18]
- Time period: Hellenistic period[19]
Why It Matters
Ptolemaic dynasty has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] It is known by 157 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]