Ptolemy VI Philometor

AncientEmperorPtolemaic Kingdom-186 — -145

Good Ptolemy who died fighting Alexander Balas.

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Quick Facts

Born

186 BCE

Died

145 BCE

Country

Ptolemaic Kingdom

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score50.3

Ptolemy VI Philometor — Complete Timeline

170 BC

Sixth Syrian WarWar

Ptolemy VI led a campaign against the Seleucid king Antiochus IV, but was defeated and captured. Antiochus IV invaded Egypt and was crowned as pharaoh, but was forced to withdraw by the Roman envoy Gaius Popillius Laenas, who drew a line in the sand.

Seleucid WarRoman InterventionCapture

Impact: regionaltragic

163 BC

Reign as Co-Ruler with Cleopatra II and Ptolemy VIIIPolitical Action◆ Major

After a period of civil war with his brother Ptolemy VIII, Ptolemy VI was restored as sole ruler of Egypt. He ruled jointly with his sister-wife Cleopatra II, maintaining stability and good relations with Rome, while his brother ruled Cyrenaica.

Co-RulershipCivil WarStability

Impact: nationalconstructive

145 BC

Death at the Battle of the Oenoparus RiverWar◆ Major

Ptolemy VI died fighting alongside the Seleucid usurper Alexander Balas against Demetrius II. He was thrown from his horse and killed, ending his reign. His death led to the return of Ptolemy VIII and further dynastic chaos.

BattleDeath in BattleSeleucid Intervention

Impact: regionaltragic