Ptolemy

Summary

Ptolemy is a mythological Greek character^[1]. He draws 10 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_greek_character category, ranking #261 of 1,333).^[2]

Key Facts

• Ptolemy's father was Damasichthon^[3].
• A child of Ptolemy was Xanthus^[4].
• Ptolemy held the position of king of Thebe (Troade)^[5].
• Ptolemy is recorded as male^[6].
• Ptolemy's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character^[7].
• Ptolemy's floruit is recorded as 1150 BC^[8].
• Ptolemy's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa^[9].
• Ptolemy's described by source is recorded as Description of Greece^[10].

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Origins and Family

Ptolemy's father was Damasichthon^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Ptolemy held the position of king of Thebe (Troade)^[5].

Personal Life

A child of Ptolemy was Xanthus^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ptolemy include Ptolémée Prize^[11], an award^[12], in France^[13], founded in 1994^[14].

Why It Matters

Ptolemy draws 10 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_greek_character category, ranking #261 of 1,333).^[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[15] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[16]

Entities named for him include Ptolémée Prize^[11], an award^[12], in France^[13], founded in 1994^[14].

FAQs

Who were Ptolemy's parents?

Ptolemy's father was Damasichthon^[3].