Ptolemy (son of Pyrrhus)
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Ptolemy (son of Pyrrhus)
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Ptolemy was the oldest son of king Pyrrhus of Epirus and his first wife Antigone, who probably died in childbirth. He was named in honour of his mother's stepfather, king Ptolemy I Soter of Egypt, who was a benefactor to Pyrrhus in his youth. When Pyrrhus returned from Italy in 274 BC Ptolemy captured the island of Corcyra for his father in an audacious attack with only 60 men. He also distinguished himself in a naval battle, and during the following invasion of Macedonia he dislodged king Antig
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Military officer
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptolemy_(son_of_Pyrrhus)
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2024-02-27T21:04:57Z
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