Family Tree of the Ptolemaic Dynasty of Egypt (305-30 BCE)

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by Simeon Netchev
published on 18 February 2022

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Family Tree of the Ptolemaic Dynasty of Egypt (305-30 BCE) — This infographic illustrates the royal lineage of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, which ruled Egypt during the Hellenistic period (305–30 BCE). Founded by Ptolemy I Soter, a companion of Alexander the Great, the dynasty is notable for elevating royal women to unprecedented prominence—several Ptolemaic queens even ruled independently in the final centuries of its reign.

The dynasty, also known as the Lagids (from Lagos, father of Ptolemy I), produced the last pharaohs of Egypt and extended its influence beyond the Nile. Through marriage and diplomacy, Ptolemaic queens shaped the succession of neighboring kingdoms, including Syria, Cyprus, Cyrene, and Mauretania. Their powerful roles marked a rare departure from the male-dominated monarchies of the ancient world and culminated in the reign of Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt.

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Simeon Netchev

Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher, passionate about the human stories that shape the past. He believes every image should tell a story and invite interaction, while every map should lead on a journey — blending imagination with e

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Netchev, S. (2022, February 18). Family Tree of the Ptolemaic Dynasty of Egypt (305-30 BCE). World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15205/family-tree-of-the-ptolemaic-dynasty-of-egypt-305/

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Netchev, Simeon. "Family Tree of the Ptolemaic Dynasty of Egypt (305-30 BCE)." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified February 18, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15205/family-tree-of-the-ptolemaic-dynasty-of-egypt-305/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "Family Tree of the Ptolemaic Dynasty of Egypt (305-30 BCE)." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 18 Feb 2022, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15205/family-tree-of-the-ptolemaic-dynasty-of-egypt-305/. Web. 03 Jul 2025.