ptolemy ii

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Noun ptolemy ii has 1 sense

Ptolemy II - son of Ptolemy I and king of Egypt who was said to be responsible for the Septuagint (circa 309-247 BC)
--₁ is a kind of king, male monarch
--₁ is a member of Ptolemy, Ptolemaic dynasty

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Ptolemy II

Description:

Ptolemy II refers to the second ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Ancient Egypt. Ptolemy II was a Greek pharaoh who reigned from 283 to 246 BC. He is known for his efforts to expand the power of the Ptolemaic kingdom and his patronage of scholars and intellectuals.

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Sense 1: Historical Figure

Ptolemy II is a historical figure who ruled Egypt as a pharaoh from 283 to 246 BC. He was a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty.

For example:
- Scholars often credit Ptolemy II for his support of the Library of Alexandria, which became a renowned center of learning during his reign.

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