Ptolemy II

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(surnamed Philadelphus), 309?–247? b.c., king of Egypt 285–247? (son of Ptolemy I).

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Ptolemy II

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	called Philadelphus. 309--246 bc, the son of Ptolemy I; king of Egypt (285--246). Under his rule the power, prosperity, and culture of Egypt was at its height

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