About Lysimachus of Egypt
Lived 250 BC – 221 BC (aged 28–29). Lysimachus of Egypt was an aristocrat.
Lysimachus (Greek: ; fl. 3rd century BC) was a son of king Ptolemy Philadelphus (283–246 BC) by Arsinoe, the daughter of Lysimachus, king of Thrace. He survived both his brother Ptolemy III Euergetes (246–221 BC) and his nephew Magas of Egypt (241–221 BC), but was not much later put to death by Sosibius, the minister and guardian of Ptolemy IV Philopator (221–204 BC).
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Who was Lysimachus of Egypt?
Egyptian prince of the Ptolemaic dynasty
When was Lysimachus of Egypt born?
Lysimachus of Egypt was born in 250 BC in Alexandria.
When did Lysimachus of Egypt die?
Lysimachus of Egypt died in 221 BC.
What was Lysimachus of Egypt's occupation?
Lysimachus of Egypt was an aristocrat.
What nationality was Lysimachus of Egypt?
Lysimachus of Egypt's recorded nationality: Macedonia.
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