Ptolemy (Mauritania)
Ptolemy ( Central Atlas Tamazight ⴱⴰⵟⵍⵎⵢⵓⵙ ; * around 10 BC; † 40 AD in Rome ) was the last king of Mauritania from 23 to 40 AD .
biography
Ptolemy was the son of Jubas II and Cleopatra Selene and thus a grandson of Mark Antony and Cleopatra . He and his sister Drusilla received an education in Rome. After being co-regent of his father for two years, he became king of Mauritania after his death in 23rd year. Together with Publius Cornelius Dolabella he defeated the Garamanten and Tacfarinas , who led a guerrilla war of Numidian and Mauritanian tribes against Rome, and was honored with the triumphal insignia .
In order to gain possession of his wealth and his empire, Emperor Caligula (r. 37-41) invited him to Rome, where Ptolemy was murdered in 40 at Caligula's behest. His kingdom was divided into two Roman provinces : Mauretania Tingitana and Mauretania Caesariensis .
literature
- Hans Volkmann : Ptolemaios II 34. In: The Little Pauly (KlP). Volume 4, Stuttgart 1972, Sp. 1224.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Juba II. |
King of Mauritania 23–40 |
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| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Ptolemy |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Ptolemy |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | King of Mauritania (23-40) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 6/5 v. Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 40 |
| Place of death | Rome , Roman Empire |