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Was ptolemy Roman?
Was he born in Rome? No, he was probably born in Egypt. However, at that time Egypt was part of the Roman Empire (as was everything from Egypt to Greece to Italy to Germany to England). He died in Alexandria, the city in Egypt at the mouth of the Nile Was Ptolemy a Roman citizen? Almost certainly.
What territory did Ptolemy get after Alexander the Great died?
Ptolemy got Egypt. He founded the Ptolemaic dynasty, the last kingdom of Egypt. Cleopatra is descended from him.
Who was given Egypt after Alexander the Great died?
After Alexander died, a general named Ptolemy took over as king.
Was Alexanders empire split into Syria?
When Alexander died he left no clear successor so his generals split it up into what we mow call the Hellenistic kingdoms. These finally settled out into Syria, Egypt and Macedonia.
Who was Alexander's successor in Egypt?
nobody his empire got destroyed when he died.
What does history say about the Persian Empire Alexander the Great and Ptolemy?
Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire and ruled it. When he died, he left no clear heir and his generals divided it amongst themselves, turning these provinces into kingdoms of their own (we today call them the Hellenistic Kingdoms). One of these Macedonian generals was Ptolemy who was Alexander's governor of Egypt, who eventually declared himself King of Egypt and also took on the traditional Egyptian title of Pharaoh. The generals set about fighting amongst themselves to define their territories. Some lasted, including Ptolemy in Egypt and Seleucid in Syria who established ruling dynasties. They were all progressively incorporated into the Roman Empire as it expanded to the east. The last of Ptolemy's dynasty was Cleopatra; after her demise Egypt became a province ruled by a Roman governor.
Who ruled Egypt after Alexander the great?
After Alexander died, his half-brother Philip III Arrhidacos assumed control of Alexander's empire, including Egypt. He was overthrown in six years and replaced by Alexander's posthumous son, another Alexander. He was murdered and his regent, Ptolemy I Soter I, one of Alexander's generals took over Egypt, establishing the Ptolemaic dynasty.
What day did ptolemy die?
he died in 150 AD in Alexandria, Egypt hope i helped a little:)
Where was Cleopatra from?
By origin she was from Greek, her great grandfather was a general in Alexander the Great's army and when he died his empire was split up Ptolemy got Egypt. Also Cleopatra was the only one in her family line who bothered to learn the Egyptian tongue.
How many children did Alexander the great have and what became of them?
He only had one son but when Alexander died his son was to young and alexanders empire was split into kingdoms
The empire that ruled Egypt after Cleopatra died?
The empire that ruled Egypt after Cleopatra's death was the Roman empire. Egypt became an imperial province, which meant that it was directly controlled by the emperor instead of the senate.
Who got Asia Minor and part of the Persian Empire after Alexander the Great died?
The Persian Empire did not exist after Alexander the Great died - it was his Macedonian Empire.An his death, his generals who were ruling the provinces converted them into kingdoms of their own (the Hellenistic Kingdoms), starting with Ptolemy in Egypt. Seleucus took Syria and to the east, while Asia Minor was taken by Antigonus.
