Ptolemy X

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Ptolemy X (Ptolemy Alexander), d. 88 BC, king of ancient Egypt (107 BC–88 BC), of the Macedonian dynasty, brother of Ptolemy IX. He was governor in Cyprus when called (110 BC) by his mother to be coruler with his brother. He became sole king in 107 BC He was ousted by a revolt in Alexandria and died when trying to recover the kingdom.

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