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Ptolemy Epigonos (Greek: Πτολεμαίος ὁ Έπίγονος Ptolemaios Epigonos, Epigonos i.e. the heir, 299/298 BC – February 240 BC) was a Greek Prince from Asia Minor who was of Macedonian and Thessalian descent.
Ptolemy II of Telmessos (Ancient Greek: Πτολεμαίος Τελμησσεύς, romanized: Ptolemaios Telmēsseus, flourished second half of 3rd century BC & first half of 2nd century BC) who is also known as Ptolemy II. He is identified as Ptolemy of Telmessos and Ptolemy son of Lysimachus.
May 21, 2024 · Ptolemy taught later astronomers how to use quantitative observations with recorded dates to revise cosmological models. Ptolemy also attempted to place astrology on a sound basis in Apotelesmatika (“Astrological Influences”), later known as the Tetrabiblos for its four volumes.
- Ptolemy’s mathematical model of the universe had a profound influence on medieval astronomy in the Islamic world and Europe. The Ptolemaic system w...
- In addition to his astronomical work, Ptolemy recorded longitudes and latitudes in degrees for roughly 8,000 locations on his world map, giving a d...
- Ptolemy made contributions to astronomy, mathematics, geography, musical theory, and optics. He compiled a star catalog and the earliest surviving...
Lysimachus’ son, Ptolemy II of Telmessos, ruled from 206 BC until at least 181 BC. Ptolemy II was the fourth and final ruler from their family to rule Telmessos and was also, the third and final Ptolemaic Client King of Telmessos.
Epigonus of Telmessos ( Ancient Greek: Επίγονος Τελμησσεύς, romanized : Epigonos Telmēsseus, flourished 3rd century BC) was a Greek Prince from Asia Minor . Family background. Epigonus may have been a second-born son to Ptolemy I Epigone and younger brother Lysimachus of Telmessos, but this is disputed.
Ptolemy Epigonos (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Πτολεμαίος ὁ Έπίγονος Ptolemaios Epigonos, Epigonos i.e. the heir, 299/298 BC – February 240 BC) was a Greek Prince from Asia Minor who was of Macedonian and Thessalian descent.
Ptolemy Epigonos (Greek: Πτολεμαίος Α' ο Επίγονος Ptolemaios I Epigonos, Epigonos i.e. the heir, 299/298 BC-February 240 BC) was a Greek Prince from Asia Minor who was of Macedonian and Thessalian descent.
