Ptolemy xiii born

Ptolemy XIII Theos Philopator, also known as Ptolemy XIII, was the Pharaoh of Egypt from 51 to 47 BC, and a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty.

Where was ptolemy born

He was the son of Ptolemy XII and ruled Egypt after his father with his sister Cleopatra VII. However, a civil war happened between Ptolemy XIII and Cleopatra. During this conflict, Ptolemy XIII ruled with his other sister, Arsinoe IV.

Biography

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Pharaoh of Egypt

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Ptolemy XIII became the pharaoh of Egypt after his father Ptolemy XII died. Ptolemy XIII was only 11 years old when he became pharaoh, so his sister Cleopatra ruled with him as a co-ruler.^[a] Pothinus, a powerful advisor, helped Ptolemy XIII rule because Ptolemy XII was too young.^[1][2]

Ptolemy XIII and Pothinus later tried to remove Cleopatra from ruling because she was becoming too powerful.^[3]

Civil war

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Ptolemy XIII and his advisor