About Ptolemy Eupator
Lived 166 BC – 152 BC (aged 13–14). Ptolemy Eupator was a statesperson.
Ptolemy Eupator (, Ptolemaios Eupatōr, "Ptolemy the Well-fathered [God]") was the son of Ptolemy VI Philometor and Cleopatra II, and for a short time in 152 BC reigned as co-ruler on Cyprus with his father. It is thought that Ptolemy Eupator died in August of that same year.
Ptolemy Eupator is attested on small number of documents and inscriptions: he is mentioned in a demotic papyrus held by the British Museum, is referenced as a priest of the cult of Alexander during 158–157 BC, and that he was a co-regent with his father in 152 BC. His name was added to the list of deified Ptolemies, ahead of that of his father, whom he predeceased.
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Who was Ptolemy Eupator?
Egyptian Ptolemaic prince, ruler of Cyprus
When was Ptolemy Eupator born?
Ptolemy Eupator was born in 166 BC.
When did Ptolemy Eupator die?
Ptolemy Eupator died in 152 BC.
What was Ptolemy Eupator's occupation?
Ptolemy Eupator was a statesperson.
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