Ptolemies

Proper noun

Meaning

Ptolemies pl (plural only)

The Ptolemaic dynasty.

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Although Abu Ma'shar believed Ptolemy to be one of the Ptolemies who ruled Egypt after the conquest of Alexander the title ‘King Ptolemy’ is generally viewed as a mark of respect for Ptolemy's elevated standing in science. Source: Internet

After the death of Alexander on 13 June 323 BCE, and the dismembering of his empire, the Ptolemies came to rule over Judea and the Temple. Source: Internet

Annas, "Classical Greek Philosophy", 2001, pp. 252 It is not until the age of Alexandria under the Ptolemies that advances in biology can be again found. Source: Internet

Alexander’s descendants, the Ptolemies ruled Jerusalem until 198 when Alexander’s other descendants, the Seleucids, took the city. Source: Internet

Shaw (2000) p. 407 Given that the decree was issued at Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, rather than Alexandria, the centre of government of the ruling Ptolemies, it is evident that the young king was anxious to gain their active support. Source: Internet

Shaw (2002) p. 405 The Lighthouse of Alexandria lit the way for the many ships that kept trade flowing through the city—as the Ptolemies made commerce and revenue-generating enterprises, such as papyrus manufacturing, their top priority. Source: Internet

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