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The noun PTOLEMY has 2 senses: 1. Alexandrian astronomer who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until Copernicus (2nd century AD) 2. an ancient dynasty of Macedonian kings who ruled Egypt from 323 BC to 30 BC; founded by Ptolemy I and ended with Cleopatra. Familiarity information: PTOLEMY used as a noun is rare.
1. Ptolemy XIII Theos Philopator. He was the son of Ptolemy XII and he succeeded his father in the spring of 51 BC as co-ruler of Egypt by his marriage to his older sister Cleopatra VII of Egypt. In October of 50 BC, Ptolemy XIII was promoted to senior ruler along with her. He thus reigned from 51 BC until his death in 47 BC.