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4. | Pharaoh Ptolemy III Euergates (3.Ptolemy3, 2.Eurodike2, 1.Antipatros1) died in 221 BCE. Other Events and Attributes:
- History: birth to death, Egypt
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In 46 BCE, he was crowned Pharaoh of Egypt.
He fought with Selucus II, King of Syria from 246 to 245 BCE. He invaded the Seleucid empire, captured Babylon and Susa. In 243, he was recalled to put down a revolt at home. For the next 20 years, he remained at peace patronizing the arts and adding books to the great library at Alexandria.
Family/Spouse: Bernice II, Princess of Cyrene. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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