ptolemy

Noun
  1. Alexandrian astronomer (of the 2nd century) who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until the late Renaissance (synset 111267403)
    is an instance of: astronomer, stargazer, uranologist - a physicist who studies astronomy
    same as: claudius ptolemaeus
  2. An ancient dynasty of Macedonian kings who ruled Egypt from 323 BC to 30 BC;
    Founded by Ptolemy I and ended with Cleopatra (synset 108173847)
    is a type of: dynasty - a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
    member holonym:
    • ptolemy i - the king of Egypt who founded the Macedonian dynasty in Egypt; a close friend and general of Alexander the Great who took charge of Egypt after Alexander died (circa 367-285 BC)
    • ptolemy ii - son of Ptolemy I and king of Egypt who was said to be responsible for the Septuagint (circa 309-247 BC)
    same as: ptolemaic dynasty

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