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Noun: Ptolemy II Philadelphus
  1. Son of Ptolemy I and king of Egypt who was said to be responsible for the Septuagint (circa 309-247 BC)
    - Ptolemy II

Type of: king, male monarch, Rex

Part of: Ptolemaic dynasty, Ptolemy

Encyclopedia: Ptolemy II Philadelphus