Who was the founder of the Ptolemaic Kingdom?
Alexander the Great
Philip II
Ptolemy I
Julius Caesar
Answer
The founder of the Ptolemaic Kingdom was Ptolemy I Soter, a Macedonian general and companion of Alexander the Great. Ptolemy established his rule in Egypt after Alexander's death in 323 BC and founded a dynasty that lasted until 30 BC. The Ptolemaic Kingdom became a major center of Hellenistic culture and learning, with its capital Alexandria renowned for its library and scholars.
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