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When did Ptolemy II reign?

  • 284-246 BC

  • 300-255 BC

  • 150-110 BC

  • 336-323 BC

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Reigning from 284 to 246 BCE, Ptolemy II Philadelphus was the second ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. His reign marked a period of cultural and economic prosperity for Egypt, with significant advancements in the arts, sciences, and infrastructure. He is particularly remembered for his patronage of the Library of Alexandria, which became a renowned center of knowledge and scholarship.
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