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Ptolemy IX of Egypt

Ptolemy IX (Ptolemy Alexander) was king of Egypt from 107 BC till 88 BC In 110 BC he became coregent with his brother Ptolemy VIII. He was called to this job by his mother from his governorship in Cyprus. In 107 he became sole ruler. He died trying to break down a revolt in Alexandria.

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