Ptolemy
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Ptolemy
Summary
Ptolemy is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 400 BC[2]. He passed away in Kos[3]. He died on January 1, 309 BC[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Ptolemy passed away in Kos[3].
- Ptolemy was born on January 1, 400 BC[2].
- Ptolemy died on January 1, 309 BC[4].
- Ptolemy's father was Ptolemy[7].
- Ptolemy's professions included military officer[5].
- Ptolemy is recorded as male[8].
- Ptolemy's instance of is recorded as human[9].
- Ptolemy's family is recorded as Antigonid dynasty[10].
- The cause of death was intoxication[11].
- Ptolemy's given name is recorded as Ptolemaios[12].
- Ptolemy's relative is recorded as Dionysius of Heraclea[13].
- Ptolemy's manner of death is recorded as suicide[14].
- Ptolemy's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[15].
- Ptolemy's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[16].
- Ptolemy's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[17].
- Ptolemy's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Πτολεμαῖος'}[18].
- Ptolemy dates from the Hellenistic period[19].
- Ptolemy's sibling is recorded as Dioscurides[20].
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Origins and Family
Ptolemy was born on January 1, 400 BC[2]. His father was he[7].
Career and Affiliations
Ptolemy worked as a military officer[5].
Death and Burial
Ptolemy died on January 1, 309 BC[4]. He died in Kos[3]. The cause of death was intoxication[11].
Why It Matters
Ptolemy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where did Ptolemy die?
Ptolemy died in Kos[3].
Who were Ptolemy's parents?
Ptolemy's father was Ptolemy[7].
What did Ptolemy do for work?
Ptolemy worked as military officer[5].