In which years did Ptolemy III rule Ptolemaic Egypt?
288-244 BC
246-222 BC
200-170 BC
235-210 BC
Answer
Ptolemy III ruled Ptolemaic Egypt from 246 BC to 222 BC. He was the third ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, which was founded by Ptolemy I Soter, a general of Alexander the Great. Ptolemy III was a successful military leader and expanded the Ptolemaic Empire to include parts of Syria and Anatolia.
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