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The Ptolemies were the Greek ruling dynasty of the kingdom of Egypt. They become embroiled with the Roman civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey. Pompey fled to Egypt after a defeat and Caesar pursued him there. The co-regent of Egypt, Ptolemy XIII, had Pompey murdered and gave his head to Caesar. Caesar was disgusted and sided with co-regent Cleopatra VII. He helped her to win a civil war between the two co-regents. Cleopatra and Caesar became lover. After Caesar's death she became Mark Antony's lover. Mark Antony and Octavian (the future Augustus) came into conflict. The latter used Cleopatra and an excuse to declare war on Egypt and, through this, fight Mark Antony who was living there. Mark Antony and Cleopatra lost the ensuing battle and Octavian annexed Egypt.
There was a second Ptolemy that was important to the Romans too. He was Claudius Ptolemy or Ptolemy of Alexandria. He was a Roman of Greek origin and a mathematician, astronomer and geographer. He is known for his work defining the motion of the planets and the heavens. He was a geographer and map maker which was very important to the Romans.
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How many ptolemy kings were there?
There were fourteen Ptolomy kings. Ptolomy Caesar, who actually was Ptolomy XV , never made it. Cleopatra did make him co-ruler with her, but she held all the power.
Was Marriage Important In Rome?
yes its important in acient rome :)
Why was scipio so important?
Scipio was important to Rome because he chased, fought and defeated Hannibal and the threat Hannibal posed to Rome.Scipio was important to Rome because he chased, fought and defeated Hannibal and the threat Hannibal posed to Rome.Scipio was important to Rome because he chased, fought and defeated Hannibal and the threat Hannibal posed to Rome.Scipio was important to Rome because he chased, fought and defeated Hannibal and the threat Hannibal posed to Rome.Scipio was important to Rome because he chased, fought and defeated Hannibal and the threat Hannibal posed to Rome.Scipio was important to Rome because he chased, fought and defeated Hannibal and the threat Hannibal posed to Rome.Scipio was important to Rome because he chased, fought and defeated Hannibal and the threat Hannibal posed to Rome.Scipio was important to Rome because he chased, fought and defeated Hannibal and the threat Hannibal posed to Rome.Scipio was important to Rome because he chased, fought and defeated Hannibal and the threat Hannibal posed to Rome.
What was trading like in ancient Greece and rome?
trading was really important in greece, more important than rome. fish wasbig in greece. rome didn't have fish.
What are the important documents of Rome?
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Who is cleapatra?
Cleopatra was the last queen of the Ptolomy dynasty in Egypt. She waged war against Rome and was defeated, losing her country, dynasty and life.
How many ptolemy kings were there?
There were fourteen Ptolomy kings. Ptolomy Caesar, who actually was Ptolomy XV , never made it. Cleopatra did make him co-ruler with her, but she held all the power.
Who did Cleopatra marry or did she not get married?
Cleopatra married both her younger brothers Ptolomy XIII and Ptolomy XiV. Ptolomy XIII died in the war with Caesar and Cleopatra poisoned Ptolomy XIV. She also had a "marriage" with Marc Antony. I put this in quotes because Antony was married to Octavia at the time of his so-called marriage to Cleopatra.
Is thereThree facts about Cleopatra's adult life?
she married ptolomy xiii and ptolomy x1v. married Marcus antonius and had a child with ceasar
What has the author Ptolomy James written?
Ptolomy James has written: 'A sermon preach'd at the funeral of Mrs. Durley' -- subject(s): Bible, Sermons
Does Cleopatra married her brothers?
Yes, according to books and the internet. She married her brother Ptolomy VIII, and later her other brother Ptolomy IX.
Who named your country Maniolas?
claudius ptolomy
Hypatia wrote an important commentary on?
The Astronomical Canon...Athrimetica...Conics...and edited text written by her father and Ptolomy. Died 415, killed by a mob
Who is Cleapatras Farther?
Cleopatra's father was Ptolomy XII.
Who thought the sun went round the earth?
Ptolomy
Who invented trigonometric functions?
Hipparchus, Menelaus, Ptolomy
Cleopatra married two ot her brothers True or False?
True. She married Ptolomy XIII and he drowned in the Nile. She married Ptolomy XIV and poisoned him after Caesar's death.
