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Definition of Ptolemy I
1. Noun. The king of Egypt who founded the Macedonian dynasty in Egypt; a close friend and general of Alexander the Great who took charge of Egypt after Alexander died (circa 367-285 BC).
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ptolemy I
Literary usage of Ptolemy I
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and (1910)
"At Sharona are remains of a temple of Ptolemy I. Dendera is one of the most
complete temples, giving a noble idea of the appearance of such work anciently. ..."
2. The Encyclopædia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and by Hugh Chisholm (1910)
"At Sharona are remains of a temple of Ptolemy I. Dendera is one of the most
complete temples, giving a noble idea of the appearance of such work anciently. ..."
3. Chambers's Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People (1868)
"[ of Ptolemy I., or Soter. This monarch is said to have The most remarkable part
of the work, which was j seen the image of a god in a dream, commanding of ..."
4. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General by Thomas Spencer Baynes (1888)
"The obverse type is a royal head, that of Ptolemy I. being the ordinary silver type,
... Ptolemy I. appears to have issued his money while regent for Philip ..."
5. Cyclopaedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature by John McClintock, James Strong (1883)
"contrast of the two kingdoms on which the fortune»' 1. Ptolemy I, Soler ...
the youngest son of Ptolemy I, »* made king two years before his death, ..."
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