Ptolemy
['tɔlimi]
Definition
(noun.) an ancient dynasty of Macedonian kings who ruled Egypt from 323 BC to 30 BC; founded by Ptolemy I and ended with Cleopatra.
(noun.) Alexandrian astronomer (of the 2nd century) who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until the late Renaissance.
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Examples
- Ptolemy was the last of the great Greek astronomers. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- From the first the patronage even of Ptolemy I set a limit to political discussion. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- This movement was continued under Ptolemy III (246-221 B.C) Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- Harpalus and Niarchus, Phrygius and Ptolemy, some of the other companions of the prince, he banished. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- In the fourth century and at the begi nning of the fifth, Theon and his illustrious daughter Hypatia commented on and taught the astronomy of Ptolemy. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- Side by side with the Museum, Ptolemy I created a more enduring monument to himself in the great library. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Ptolemy drew up a catalogue of 1080 stars based on the earlier work of Hipparchus. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- Ptolemy became Pharaoh, the god king, and his administration continued the ancient tradition of Pepi, Thotmes, Rameses, and Necho. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- On the death of Alexander the Great, Egypt was ruled by one of his generals, Ptolemy, w ho assumed the title of king. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- But Ptolemy I had brought together two other factors to this strange centre. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Indeed it is rather that Egypt conquered and annexed the Ptolemies politically, than that the Macedonians ruled Egypt. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
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