Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II Tryphon[note 1] (Greek: Πτολεμαῖος Εὐεργέτης Τρύφων, Ptolemaĩos Euergétēs Tryphōn, "Ptolemy the Benefactor, the Opulent"; c. 184 BC – 28 June 116 BC), nicknamed Physcon (Φύσκων, Physkōn, "Fatty"), was a king of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt. [3] . He was the younger son of King Ptolemy V and Queen Cleopatra I.

Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (died 116 bce) was a Macedonian king of Egypt who played a divisive role in trying to win the kingship, making himself subservient to Rome and encouraging Roman interference in Egypt.

Nov 24, 2024 · Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II Tryphon, born around 184 BC, was a significant figure in the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt. He was the younger son of Ptolemy V Epiphanes and Queen Cleopatra I Syra, born into a period marked by intense political and military strife.

Jan 13, 2022 · Ptolemy VIII Physcon, known as Ptolemy the Benefactor, ruled Egypt with a tumultuous reign marked by civil strife and economic decline. His early ambition for power led to scandalous events, including the murder of his own child, as he jostled for control with his siblings.

Aug 10, 2020 · Ptolemy VIII Physcon: king of the Ptolemaic Empire, ruled from 145 to 116. 180: After the assassination o Ptolemy V Epiphanes, Ptolemy VI Philometor becomes king. His mother Cleopatra Syra acts as regent. 170: Outbreak of the Sixth Syrian War. In Egypt, queen Cleopatra II and Ptolemy VIII are made co-rulers.

Ptolemy VIII became co-ruler of Egypt at age 12 in 170 BCE, but six years later tried to claim sole rule for himself by expelling his older brother & sister. His victory was short-lived, however. For, within a year, he himself was driven from Alexandria by an Egyptian mob.

Ptolemy VIII (Ptolemy Physcon) (tŏl´əmē fĬs´kən), d. 116 BC, king of ancient Egypt (145–116 BC), of the Macedonian dynasty, brother of Ptolemy VI. He is also called Ptolemy Euergetes II.

Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II Tryphon[note 1] (Greek: Πτολεμαῖος Εὐεργέτης Τρύφων, Ptolemaĩos Euergétēs Tryphōn, "Ptolemy the Benefactor, the Opulent"; c. 184 BC – 28 June 116 BC), nicknamed Physcon (Φύσκων, Physkōn, "Fatty"), was a king of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt. [3] . He was the younger son of King Ptolemy V and Queen Cleopatra I.

The will of Ptolemy VIII Physcon During the Sixth Syrian War, the Seleucid king Antiochus IV Epiphanes invaded Egypt and besieged Alexandria. An angry crowd demanded that king Ptolemy VI Philometor (181-145) make his brother Ptolemy VIII Physcon co-ruler.

Ptolemy VIII (Ptolemy Physcon) fĭsˈkən [key], d. 116 b.c., king of ancient Egypt (145–116 b.c.), of the Macedonian dynasty, brother of Ptolemy VI. He is also called Ptolemy Euergetes II.