Ptolemy X Alexander I

AncientEmperorPtolemaic Kingdom-140 — -88

Killed his mother Cleopatra III, then killed in naval battle.

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Quick Facts

Born

140 BCE

Died

88 BCE

Country

Ptolemaic Kingdom

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)33

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)30

Total Score38.7

Ptolemy X Alexander I — Complete Timeline

107 BC

Reign as King of EgyptPolitical Action◆ Major

Ptolemy X ruled Egypt after expelling his brother Ptolemy IX. His reign was marked by financial troubles and military defeats, including the loss of Cyprus to his brother.

ReignFinancial CrisisTerritorial Loss

Impact: nationaldestructive

101 BC

Murder of Cleopatra IIIPolitical Action◆ Major

Ptolemy X ordered the murder of his mother Cleopatra III to secure his sole rule. This act of matricide shocked the Ptolemaic court and led to widespread condemnation, but he remained in power.

MatricideDynastic ViolencePower Grab

Impact: nationaldestructive

88 BC

Death in Naval BattleWar◆ Major

Ptolemy X was killed in a naval battle while attempting to invade Cyprus. His death ended his reign and allowed Ptolemy IX to return to Egypt.

Naval BattleDeath in BattleCyprus

Impact: nationaltragic