Ptolemy II Philadelphus
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Ptolemy II Philadelphus
Summary
Ptolemy II Philadelphus is a human[1]. Born in Kos[2], he… he was born on January 1, 308 BC[3]. He passed away in Alexandria[4]. He died on January 28, 246 BC[5]. He worked as a sovereign[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #6,659 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus's place of birth was Kos[2].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus passed away in Alexandria[4].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus was born on January 1, 308 BC[3].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus died on January 28, 246 BC[5].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus's father was Ptolemy I Soter[8].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus's mother was Berenice I of Egypt[9].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus was married to Arsinoe I[10].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus was married to Arsinoe II[11].
- A child of Ptolemy II Philadelphus was Ptolemy III Euergetes[12].
- A child of Ptolemy II Philadelphus was Berenice[13].
- A child of Ptolemy II Philadelphus was Lysimachus of Egypt[14].
- A child of Ptolemy II Philadelphus was Ptolemaios Andromachou[15].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus held citizenship in Ancient Egypt[16].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus worked as a sovereign[6].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus held the position of pharaoh[17].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus is recorded as male[18].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus's family is recorded as Ptolemaic dynasty[20].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus's noble title is recorded as pharaoh[21].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus's Commons category is recorded as Ptolemy II[22].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus's unmarried partner is recorded as Bilistiche[23].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus's unmarried partner is recorded as Stratonice of Libya[24].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus's unmarried partner is recorded as Stratonice[25].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus's unmarried partner is recorded as Kleino[26].
- Ptolemy II Philadelphus's unmarried partner is recorded as Mnesis[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Kos[2], Ptolemy II Philadelphus… he was born on January 1, 308 BC[3]. His father was Ptolemy I Soter[8]. His mother was Berenice I of Egypt[9].
Career and Affiliations
Ptolemy II Philadelphus's professions included sovereign[6]. He held the position of pharaoh[17].
Personal Life
Spouses include Arsinoe I[10], a monarch[28], -0305–-0248[29], of Ptolemaic Kingdom[30] and Arsinoe II[11], a monarch[31], -0316–-0270[32], awarded the Olympic champion[33]. Children include Ptolemy III Euergetes[12], a sovereign[34], -0284–-0222[35], of Ancient Egypt[36]; Berenice[13], a politician[37], -0300–-0246[38], of Ancient Egypt[39]; Lysimachus of Egypt[14], an aristocrat[40], -0250–-0221[41], of Macedonia[42]; and Ptolemaios Andromachou[15], a politician[43], -0300–-0300[44].
Death and Burial
Ptolemy II Philadelphus died on January 28, 246 BC[5]. He died in Alexandria[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Ptolemy II Philadelphus include Ptolemais Theron[45], an archaeological site[46], in Sudan[47].
Why It Matters
Ptolemy II Philadelphus ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #6,659 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Entities named for him include Ptolemais Theron[45], an archaeological site[46], in Sudan[47].
FAQs
Where was Ptolemy II Philadelphus born?
Ptolemy II Philadelphus was born in Kos[2].
Where did Ptolemy II Philadelphus die?
Ptolemy II Philadelphus died in Alexandria[4].
Who were Ptolemy II Philadelphus's parents?
Ptolemy II Philadelphus's father was Ptolemy I Soter[8]. Ptolemy II Philadelphus's mother was Berenice I of Egypt[9].
Who was Ptolemy II Philadelphus married to?
Ptolemy II Philadelphus's spouses include Arsinoe I[10] and Arsinoe II[11].
What did Ptolemy II Philadelphus do for work?
Ptolemy II Philadelphus worked as sovereign[6].