Ptolemy VI Philometor
Ptolemy VI Philometor was a significant figure in the Ptolemaic Kingdom, reigning from 180 to 164 BC and again from 163 to 145 BC. Here are key details regarding his life and rule:
Background
Reign
Foreign Relations
- Ptolemy VI had a complex relationship with the Seleucid Empire, involving both conflict and diplomatic marriages. He married Cleopatra II, his sister, and later Cleopatra III, their daughter, to maintain peace.
- His diplomatic efforts included an alliance with Rome, which played a key role in his return to power and in countering Seleucid threats.
Death
Legacy
- Ptolemy VI is remembered for his efforts to restore the prestige and power of the Ptolemaic Kingdom after a period of internal strife and external aggression.
- He is also notable for his patronage of the arts and sciences, continuing the tradition of Alexandria as a center of learning.
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