Ptolemy VI Philometor was a pharaoh of the dynasty Lagid who ruled Egypt from 180 BC. AD to 145 BC. He was the son of Ptolemy V and his wife Cleopatra I, and succeeded his father at the age of 6, under the regency of his mother.
Ptolemy VI faced revolts from Egyptian priests and local governors, who sought to seize power in Egypt. He also had to face conflicts with neighboring kingdoms, notably with Seleucid Syria, which tried to regain control of Cyrenaica.
However, Ptolemy VI succeeded in consolidating his power in Egypt by taking a series of important political steps. He enacted laws to protect the rights of workers, farmers, and artisans, and established an effective justice system that protected citizens against injustice and oppression. He also encouraged trade and agriculture, which strengthened Egypt's economy.
Ptolemy VI is also known for his support of art and culture in Egypt. He continued to develop the Library of Alexandria, which became an even more important center of research and knowledge during his reign. He also encouraged Greek artists and poets, who continued to play an important role in Egyptian culture.
The reign of Ptolemy VI was also marked by family conflicts. He was involved in a series of power struggles with his brother Ptolemy VIII. This struggle resulted in a division of Egypt into two parts, with Ptolemy VI ruling over northern Egypt and Ptolemy VIII on the south.
Ptolemy VI died in 145 BC. AD, leaving behind a complex and influential legacy. His reign was marked by political strife and achievement, as well as his support for art and culture in Egypt. His power struggle with his brother Ptolemy VIII was also an important moment in his reign, which marked a period of division in Egypt.
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