Ptolemy I Soter I, ruler of Egypt
Ptolemy I Soter I (Soter meaning Saviour), also known as Ptolemy Lagides, a Macedonian general under Alexander the Great who became ruler of Egypt (323-283 BC). He founded the Ptolemaic Kingdom and the Ptolemaic Dynasty; in 305/4 BC he took the title of pharaoh. Seen here in profile, wearing armour, with a small crocodile on his head to represent Egypt
Picture No
10176324
Media ID
47372100
Size
3300px x 5335px
(3.4MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Engraving by J Chapman (probably based on a coin), published by J Wilkes, 1803
Date
c367 - 283 BCE
Pick your License
Anachronism Anachronistic Crocodile Ermine Macedonian Pharaoh Ptolemaic Ptolemy Ruff Saviour Soter
Features In These Collections
> Contributors > MEP
