Pharaoh Ptolemy IV Philopator
M, ( - 205 BCE)
| Father-Biological* | Pharaoh Ptolemy III Euergates d. 221 BCE |
| Mother-Biological* | Bernice II |
- Family Lines
- Boudreau Line
Roy Line
Last Edited=13 Mar 2024
Pharaoh Ptolemy IV Philopator was the son of Pharaoh Ptolemy III Euergates and Bernice II. Being a weak ruler, he was under the influence of court favorites. In 218 BCE, his army was defeated by Antiochus III of Syria, but he later beat Antiochus III decisively at the battle of Rafah in 212 BCE.1 Ptolemy was crowned the Pharaoh of Egypt in 221 BCE.1
Pharaoh Ptolemy IV Philopator married Arsinoe III, daughter of Pharaoh Ptolemy III Euergates and Bernice II. They were brother and sister.1 Pharaoh Ptolemy IV Philopator died in 205 BCE.1
Pharaoh Ptolemy IV Philopator married Arsinoe III, daughter of Pharaoh Ptolemy III Euergates and Bernice II. They were brother and sister.1 Pharaoh Ptolemy IV Philopator died in 205 BCE.1
Child of Pharaoh Ptolemy IV Philopator and Arsinoe III
- Pharaoh Ptolemy V Epiphanes+ (circa 210 BCE - 181 BCE)
Citations
- Stuart, Roderick W. Royalty for Commoners, The Complete Known Lineage of John of Gaunt, Son of Edward III, King of England, and Queen Philippa, Fourth Edition. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2002.