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Macedonian he was one of Alexander the great's generals. On the death of Alexander in 332BC he became Pharaoh. In the ancient world he would have been considered a Greek.
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What Nationality is claudius Ptolemy?
Ptolemy was a Greek.
Which of these people was a famous Greek mapmaker- Mercator Gerardus Ptolemy or Newton?
Ptolemy was a famous Greek mapmaker.
Which people was a famous Greek mapmaker?
The most famous of the early mapmakers was a Greek geographer named "Ptolemy"A+
Who was ptolemy and why is he famous?
Claudius Ptolemy was famous as an ancient scholar. He was a Roman of Greek origin, living and working in Alexandria. He was a mathematician, astronomer and geographer. He is best known for his Algemest, a writing on astronomy and for his geography.
Why was the inscription written on the Rosetta Stone in both Greek and Egyptian?
The Ptolemy's in Egypt were of Macedonian origin, and it was in vogue to include Greek with native languages on official documents.
Is it true that in the late 1500s Ptolemy's observations were supplanted by those of later Greek astronomers?
Later polish astronomers
What Nationality is claudius Ptolemy?
Ptolemy was a Greek.
Which of these people was a famous Greek mapmaker- Mercator Gerardus Ptolemy or Newton?
Ptolemy was a famous Greek mapmaker.
Famous greek map maker?
The most famous of the early mapmakers was a Greek geographer named "Ptolemy"A+
Who is the famous Greek mapmaker?
Ptolemy.
What discovered Cassiopeia?
Greek astronomer Ptolemy
How was ptolemy's different from the earlier Greek model?
Ptolemy's model is different from the earlier Greek model because Ptolemy developed a compllex geocentric model of the universe and his model seemed to explain motions until the 1500s.The early Greek astronomers believed that Earth was the center of the universe.
Which Greek is known for the astronomical treatise almagest?
Ptolemy
How was Ptolemy model different from the earlier greek model?
Ptolemy's model is different from the earlier Greek model because Ptolemy developed a compllex geocentric model of the universe and his model seemed to explain motions until the 1500s.The early Greek astronomers believed that Earth was the center of the universe.
Is Steve wilkos greek?
No. With his bald head, he does look greek, but his ancestary is Polish. Yes, it is possible that Steve Wilkos is Greek. But he could also be Polish. He lives in Chicago, which has a large Polish and Greek community. The real answer remains unknown.
What ancient greek geographer influenced Arab mapmaker?
Ptolemy.
What has the author Ptolemy written?
Ptolemy has written: 'Revenue laws of Ptolemy Philadelphus' -- subject(s): Manuscripts, Greek (Papyri), Numismatics, History, Taxation, Law and legislation, Egypt
