Ptolemy … The Alexandrians then recalled Ptolemy IX to the throne. VF. 7.32 g. Diademed head of Zeus Ammon right. found: New Grove dict. Year 2 (116/5 BC). Ptolemy IX AE20. Regardless of a certain familial link, Philip treated Ptolemy as his own son. and again from 88 to 80 B.C., marked both a tumultuous period in the declining years of the Ptolemaic dynasty and a pivotal era in the history --and ultimate decline-- of the ancient city of Thebes. It is also an early example of Roman tourism in Egypt, which would become a major phenomenon in the Roman imperial period. Some wanted to wait until the birth of Roxanne and Alexander’s son, the future Alexander IV, while others chose a more immediate and self-se… To avoid problems, Philip may have arranged the marriage of Arsinoe with a Macedonian nobleman named Lagus. / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings closed. However, Ptolemy IX succeeded in seizing control of Cyprus. Thebes was quickly recaptured and severely sacked. The divided reign of Ptolemy IX, Soter II, from 117 to 107 B.C. Cyrene was left to a third son, Ptolemy Apion. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; L KΘ (date) to left, ΠA to right. Obverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy I facing right, wearing aegis. He was perhaps the half-brother of Alexander and son of Philip II of Macedon with the beautiful Arsinoe. She succeeded him as ruler. At least three children are attested for Ptolemy IX. This item will ship to United States, but the seller has not specified shipping options. [16][11], Meanwhile, Ptolemy IX married his younger sister, Cleopatra Selene, with whom he soon had a daughter, Berenice III. Ptolemy X invaded Phoenicia by sea and then marched inland to Damascus, while Cleopatra III besieged Ptolemais Akko. Egypt’s heartland, the Nile River valley and delta, was the home of one of the principal civilizations of the ancient Middle East and, like Mesopotamia farther east, was the site of one of the world’s earliest urban and literate…. Ptolemy I (367-283 BCE), also known as Ptolemy I Soter (savior), was a Macedonian general during the campaign of Alexander III the Great. Ptolemy (pronounced / ˈ t ɒ l əm i /) the Savior), also known as Ptolemy Lagides, [1] c. 367 BC – c. 283 BC, was a Macedonian general under Alexander the Great, who became ruler of Egypt (323 BC – 283 BC) and founder of both the Ptolemaic Kingdom and the Ptolemaic Dynasty. Ptolemy IX Soter II (Πτολεμαῖος Σωτήρ, Ptolemaĩos Sōtḗr "Ptolemy the Saviour"), commonly nicknamed Lathyros (Λάθυρος, Láthuros "chickpea"), reigned twice as king of Ptolemaic Egypt: first as Ptolemy Philometor Soter in joint rule with his Cleopatra II and Cleopatra III (116-107 BC), and then again as Ptolemy Soter (88-81 BC). Cleopatra IV and Cleopatra Selene are candidates, with the former favoured by modern scholarship. Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbold; in field, date. We hear nothing more about his activities until 88 BC. Year 2 (116/5 BC). In 134/3, Ptolemy IX served as the annual Priest of Alexander the Great, the year after Memphites had done the same. Ptolemy IX Soter II or Lathyros ("grass pea") (Greek: Πτολεμαῖος Σωτήρ Λάθυρος, Ptolemaĩos Sōtḗr Láthuros) was king of Egypt three times, from 116 BC to 110 BC, 109 BC to 107 BC and 88 BC to 81 BC, with intervening periods ruled by his brother, Ptolemy X Alexander. He was perhaps the half-brother of Alexander and son of Philip II of Macedon with the beautiful Arsinoe. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. Ptolemy IX Soter II (Lathyros). found: Enc. [30] According to Justin, Cleopatra Selene and Ptolemy IX had two children. Ptolemy (pronounced / ˈ t ɒ l əm i /) the Savior), also known as Ptolemy Lagides, [1] c. 367 BC – c. 283 BC, was a Macedonian general under Alexander the Great, who became ruler of Egypt (323 BC – 283 BC) and founder of both the Ptolemaic Kingdom and the Ptolemaic Dynasty. [24], After his expulsion from Alexandria, Ptolemy X made an attempt to invade Cyprus and recapture control, but was killed in the attempt. She wants to rule with Ptolemy X Alexander, but the Alexandrines force her to accept Ptolemy IX Soter, who is fourteen years old, as co-ruler. Ptolemy IX Soter II, King of Egypt, d. 81 B.C. During this time Ptolemy seized the civilization of Egypt and established a Hellenistic dynasty that would last until being ousted by the Roman Empire. From there he mounted another invasion of Cyprus in 106 BC, which succeeded in conquering the island. [11] However, Chris Bennett argues that it is a false story that was invented by Cleopatra III at a later date. Corrections? Ptolemy XI was required to marry his step-mother, who was much older than he. Ptolemy IV,Philopator (222-205 b.c.) To avoid problems, Philip may have arranged the marriage of Arsinoe with a Macedonian nobleman named Lagus. Toned, minor flan flaw on obverse. At any rate, Cleopatra II, Cleopatra III, and Ptolemy IX (in that order) are listed together as co-rulers in surviving papyrus documents from October 116 BC. Ptolemy I (Ptolemy Soter) (tŏl`əmē sō`tər), d. 284 B.C., king of ancient Egypt, the first ruler of the Macedonian dynasty (or Lagid dynasty), son of a Macedonian named Lagus.He was one of the leading generals of Alexander the Great Alexander the Great or Alexander III, 356–323 B.C., king of Macedon, conqueror of much of Asia. (142–80 BC) Nicknamed Lathyros or chickpea. Soter II returned in early 109 but was evicted anew by his mother in March of the following year. 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