Ptolemy I Soter - Wikipedia
Ptolemy I Soter (/ ˈ t ɒ l əm i /; Greek: Πτολεμαῖος Σωτήρ, Ptolemaîos Sōtḗr "Ptolemy the Savior"; c. 367 BC – January 282 BC) was a Macedonian Greek [2] general, historian, and successor of Alexander the Great who went on to found the Ptolemaic Kingdom centered on Egypt.
Ptolemy I Soter | Macedonian King of Egypt, Wife, Alexander the …
Ptolemy I Soter (born 367/366 bce, Macedonia—died 283/282, Egypt) was a Macedonian general of Alexander the Great, who became ruler of Egypt (323–285 bce) and founder of the Ptolemaic dynasty, which reigned longer than any other dynasty established on the soil of the Alexandrian empire and only succumbed to the Romans in 30 bce.
Ptolemy I - World History Encyclopedia
Ptolemy I Soter (366-282 BCE) was one of the successor kings to the empire of Alexander the Great. He served not only as king of Egypt but also the founder of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, a dynasty which included the infamous Cleopatra VII.
Ptolemy I Soter - Pharaoh, Conqueror, Founder | Britannica
king (305BC-285BC), Egypt. Founder: Ptolemaic dynasty. Notable Family Members: spouse Berenice I. After naming himself king, Ptolemy’s first concern was the continuing war with Antigonus, which was now focused on the island of Rhodes. In 304 Ptolemy aided the inhabitants of Rhodes against Antigonus and was accorded the divine title Soter ...
Ptolemy | Accomplishments, Biography, & Facts | Britannica
Sep 14, 2024 — Ptolemy was an astronomer, mathematician, and geographer who lived during the 2nd century CE. He is known for his geocentric (Earth-centred) model of the universe.
Ptolemy I Soter - New World Encyclopedia
Ptolemy I Soter (Greek: Πτολεμαῖος Σωτήρ, Ptolemaĩos Sōtḗr, i.e., Ptolemy the Savior, (ca. 367 B.C.E. — ca. 283 B.C.E.) was a Macedoniaian general under Alexander the Great who became ruler of Egypt (323 B.C.E. — 283 B.C.E.) and founder of Ptolemaic dynasty which ruled Egypt until the Roman conquest in 30 C.E.
Ptolemy I Soter - Livius
Ptolemy I Soter (367-282): friend and biographer of the Macedonian conqueror Alexander the Great, after his death king of Egypt, founder of the the Ptolemaic dynasty, one of the Diadochi.
Ptolemy I Soter | People - History Archive
Ptolemy I Soter was a prominent figure in ancient history, known for being the founder of the Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt. He played a crucial role in shaping the history and culture of Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great.
Ptolemy I Soter: How a Macedonian General Forged an Egyptian …
May 26, 2024 — One of the most shrewd and successful of these Diadochi was Ptolemy I Soter, who leveraged his close relationship with Alexander and his own formidable abilities to establish himself as the ruler of Egypt, founding a dynasty that would last for nearly 300 years.
Ptolemy I Soter: Biography, Military Campaigns & Accomplishments
Nov 2, 2022 — Ptolemy I Soter, the famous Macedonian King of Egypt, was born in 367BC in the Kingdom of Macedon. He was a contemporary and comrade of Alexander the Great, and a prolific captain of war who was at the forefront of Alexander’s army that was famed for conquering large parts of the Mediterranean, Egypt, Persia and some parts of India.