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Ptolemy IX Soter II
AncientEmperorPtolemaic Kingdom-142 — -80
Twice king of Egypt, nicknamed Lathyros.
Quick Facts
Born
142 BCE
Died
80 BCE
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Era
Ancient
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)38
Political (20%)54
Influence (20%)62
Legacy (20%)52
Leadership (15%)73
Strategy (15%)49
Total Score55.5
Ptolemy IX Soter II — Complete Timeline
116 BC
First Reign as King of EgyptPolitical Action◆ Major
Ptolemy IX ascended to the throne after the death of Ptolemy VIII, ruling jointly with his mother Cleopatra III. His reign was marked by conflict with his mother, who favored his brother Ptolemy X.
AccessionCo-RulershipDynastic Conflict
Impact: national
107 BC
Expulsion by Cleopatra IIIPolitical Action◆ Major
Cleopatra III forced Ptolemy IX to flee Egypt, replacing him with his brother Ptolemy X. Ptolemy IX went to Cyprus, where he ruled as a client king, but continued to plot his return.
ExileDynastic IntrigueCyprus
Impact: nationaldestructive
88 BC
Second Reign as King of EgyptPolitical Action◆ Major
After Ptolemy X's death, Ptolemy IX returned to Egypt and reclaimed the throne. His second reign was short, lasting only until his death in 80 BC, but he managed to restore some stability.
RestorationSecond ReignStability
Impact: nationalconstructive
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
7
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
6
Reform
7
Stability
6
Policy
7
Power
7
Influence
History
8
Global
7
Culture
8
Ideology
8
Legacy
8
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