Ptolemy II Philadelphus

Timeline

1. c. -285–-283Alexandria · EgyptAs a son of Ptolemy I he grew up in Alexandria and received a Greek-style royal education, born around 285 BCE; he later co-ruled with his sister Arsinoe II and took part in state affairs, laying the groundwork for his succession.
2. -283–-246Alexandria · EgyptAfter the death of Ptolemy I he ruled independently for about thirty-seven years, practicing sibling co-rule and pharaonic theocratic rituals, consolidating his hold over both native Egypt and the Greek settler class, while dealing with Seleucid, Macedonian and other external powers.
3. c. -280–-246Alexandria · EgyptHe generously funded the Museum and Library of Alexandria, attracting scholars such as Euclid, and organized the translation of the Hebrew scriptures into Greek as the Septuagint, making Alexandria the intellectual hub of the Hellenistic world.