Ptolemaic dynasty

The Ptolemaic dynasty (Ancient Greek: Πτολεμαῖοι, sometimes also known as the Lagids, Ancient Greek: Λαγίδαι, from the name of Ptolemy I's father, Lagus) was a Greek royal family which ruled the Ptolemaic Empire in Egypt during the Hellenistic period. Their rule lasted for nearly 300 years, from 305 BC to 30 BC. Ptolemy, a somatophylax, one of the seven bodyguards who served as Alexander the Great's generals and deputies, was appointed satrap of ... more

Duration:

  • 275 years (305 B.C.E. — 30 B.C.E.)

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