About Magas of Egypt
Lived 241 BC – 222 BC (aged 18–19). Magas of Egypt was an aristocrat.
Magas (Greek Mάγας; 241 BC - 221 BC) was a grandson of Magas of Cyrene, being a son of Ptolemy III Euergetes (246–221 BC) and Berenice. He was put to death by his brother Ptolemy IV Philopator (221–204 BC), soon after the accession of the latter, at the instigation of Sosibius.
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Who was Magas of Egypt?
son of Ptolemy III and Berenice
When was Magas of Egypt born?
Magas of Egypt was born in 241 BC.
When did Magas of Egypt die?
Magas of Egypt died in 222 BC.
What was Magas of Egypt's occupation?
Magas of Egypt was an aristocrat.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Magas of Egypt. https://biography.guide/magas-of-egypt/
MLA: "Magas of Egypt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/magas-of-egypt/.
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