Bust of Ptolemy of Mauretania, c. 30–40, Louvre

Ptolemy of Mauretania or Ptolemy of Morocco (Ptolemy in Greek:ο Πτολεμαίος, 1 BC - 40 AD) was a prince and the last Roman client king of Mauretania. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1445x2190, 1315 KB) Description: Bust of Ptolemy of Mauretania, also known as Ptolemy of Morocco (1 BC–40 AD). ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1445x2190, 1315 KB) Description: Bust of Ptolemy of Mauretania, also known as Ptolemy of Morocco (1 BC–40 AD). ... The Louvre Museum (French: Musée du Louvre) in Paris, France, is one of the largest, oldest, most important and famous art galleries and museums in the world. ... Centuries: 2nd century BC - 1st century BC - 1st century Decades: 50s BC 40s BC 30s BC 20s BC 10s BC - 0s BC - 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 6 BC 5 BC 4 BC 3 BC 2 BC 1 BC 1 2 3 4 // Events Births December 25 - Jesus (died about... Events Roman Empire Caligula embarks on a campaign to conquer Britain, and fails miserably. ... Mauretania was a Berber kingdom on the Mediterranean coast of north Africa (named after the Mauri tribe, after whom the Moors were named), corresponding to western Algeria and northern Morocco. ...

Ptolemy was the only son to queen Cleopatra Selene (II) and king Juba II of Mauretania. Cleopatra of Mauretania could have been his possible elder sister and his younger sister was Drusilla of Mauretania. His father Juba II of Numidia, was an only son king to Juba I of Numidia (a king of Numidia of Berber descent from North Africa, who was an ally to Roman General Pompey the Great). His mother Cleopatra Selene (II) was the only daughter to Ptolemaic Greek queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt from her marriage to Roman Triumvir Mark Antony. Ptolemy was of Berber, Greek and Roman ancestry. Cleopatra Selene Cleopatra Selene II (Her name in Greek Κλεοπατρα Σελινη) (25 December 40 BC - 6 AD) also known as Cleopatra VIII was the only daughter to the Ptolemaic Queen Cleopatra VII and Roman Triumvir Mark Antony. ... Juba II Juba II (Iuba in Latin; Ιóβας (Ιóβα) or Ιουβας in Greek)[1] or Juba II of Numidia (52-50 BC - 23 AD) was a king of Numidia and then later moved to Mauretania. ... Mauretania was a Berber kingdom on the Mediterranean coast of north Africa (named after the Mauri tribe, after whom the Moors were named), corresponding to western Algeria and northern Morocco. ... Cleopatra of Mauretania, Cleopatra or a younger Cleopatra Selene, could have been a possibly daughter of Greek Ptolemaic Princess and later Queen Cleopatra Selene (II) and African King Juba II of Mauretania. ... There were two princesses of Mauretania with the name Drusilla (Greek: η Δρουσìλλη) and were known as Drusilla of Mauretania. ... Juba II Juba II (Iuba in Latin; Ιóβας (Ιóβα) or Ιουβας in Greek)[1] or Juba II of Numidia (52-50 BC - 23 AD) was a king of Numidia and then later moved to Mauretania. ... Numidia was an ancient African Berber kingdom and later a Roman province on the northern coast of Africa between the province of Africa (where Tunisia is now) and the province of Mauretania (which is now the western part of Algerias coastal area). ... Juba I of Numidia (Reigned 60 B.C. - 46 B.C.) Juba I Juba I (c. ... Numidia was an ancient African Berber kingdom and later a Roman province on the northern coast of Africa between the province of Africa (where Tunisia is now) and the province of Mauretania (which is now the western part of Algerias coastal area). ... The Berbers (also called Imazighen, free men, singular Amazigh) are an ethnic group indigenous to Northwest Africa, speaking the Berber languages of the Afroasiatic family. ...  Northern Africa (UN subregion)  geographic, including above North Africa or Northern Africa is the northernmost region of the African continent. ... This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. ... This article refers to the Roman General. ... Cleopatra Selene Cleopatra Selene II (Her name in Greek Κλεοπατρα Σελινη) (25 December 40 BC - 6 AD) also known as Cleopatra VIII was the only daughter to the Ptolemaic Queen Cleopatra VII and Roman Triumvir Mark Antony. ... Ptolemy, one of Alexander the Greats generals, was appointed satrap of Egypt after Alexanders death in 323 BC. In 305 BC he declared himself King Ptolemy I, later known as Soter (saviour). ... Cleopatra was a co-ruler of Egypt with her father (Ptolemy XII Auletes), her brothers/husbands Ptolemy XIII and Ptolemy XIV, consummated a liaison with Gaius Julius Caesar that solidified her grip on the throne, and, after Caesars assassination, aligned with Mark Antony, with whom she produced twins. ... The term triumvirate (Latin for rule by three men) or troika in Russian, is commonly used to describe an alliance between three equally powerful political or military leaders. ... For his relatives, see Marcus Antonius (disambiguation). ... The Berbers (also called Imazighen, free men, singular Amazigh) are an ethnic group indigenous to Northwest Africa, speaking the Berber languages of the Afroasiatic family. ... This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. ...

Ptolemy with his sisters, were the only grandchildren to African king Juba I of Numidia, Ptolemaic Greek queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt and were among the younger grandchildren to Roman Triumvir Mark Antony. Through his maternal grandfather, he was a distant relative to Julius Caesar and the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Ptolemy was a first cousin to Roman General Germanicus and his brother the Roman Emperor Claudius and a second cousin to Roman Emperor Caligula, Roman Empress Agrippina the Younger, Roman Empress Valeria Messalina and Roman Emperor Nero. World map showing location of Africa A satellite composite image of Africa Africa is the worlds second_largest continent in both area and population, after Asia. ... Juba I of Numidia (Reigned 60 B.C. - 46 B.C.) Juba I Juba I (c. ... Ptolemy, one of Alexander the Greats generals, was appointed satrap of Egypt after Alexanders death in 323 BC. In 305 BC he declared himself King Ptolemy I, later known as Soter (saviour). ... Cleopatra was a co-ruler of Egypt with her father (Ptolemy XII Auletes), her brothers/husbands Ptolemy XIII and Ptolemy XIV, consummated a liaison with Gaius Julius Caesar that solidified her grip on the throne, and, after Caesars assassination, aligned with Mark Antony, with whom she produced twins. ... This article is becoming very long. ... The term triumvirate (Latin for rule by three men) or troika in Russian, is commonly used to describe an alliance between three equally powerful political or military leaders. ... For his relatives, see Marcus Antonius (disambiguation). ... Gāius Jūlius Caesar (IPA: ;[1]), July 12 or July 13, 100 BC – March 15, 44 BC) was a Roman military and political leader and one of the most influential men in world history. ... It has been suggested that Fall of the Julio-Claudian be merged into this article or section. ... Bust of Germanicus. ... This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. ... For other uses, see Claudius (disambiguation). ... Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (August 31, 12 – January 24, 41), most commonly known as Caligula, was the third Roman Emperor and a member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling from 37 to 41. ... Julia Agrippina (Classical Latin: IVLIA•AGRIPPINA; from the year 50, called IVLIA•AVGVSTA•AGRIPPINA[1]), most commonly known as Agrippina Minor or Agrippina the Younger (November 6, 15 – March 59), was the daughter of Germanicus and Agrippina Major. ... Valeria Messalina (PIR1 V 161) , sometimes spelled Messallina, Mesalina ( 20-48) was a Roman Empress and third wife to Roman Emperor Claudius. ... Nero[1] Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (December 15, 37 – June 9, 68), born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, also called Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus, was the fifth and last Roman Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty (54–68). ...

Ptolemy was most probably born in Caesaria, the capital of the Kingdom of Mauretania (modern Cherchell, Algeria) in the Roman Empire. He was named Ptolemy, in honor of his mother’s Greek, Ptolemaic and Egyptian heritage. Mauretania was a Berber kingdom on the Mediterranean coast of north Africa (named after the Mauri tribe, after whom the Moors were named), corresponding to western Algeria and northern Morocco. ... Cherchell or Cherchel is a seaport of Algeria. ... The Roman Empire is the name given to both the imperial domain developed by the city-state of Rome and also the corresponding phase of that civilization, characterized by an autocratic form of government. ... Ptolemy, one of Alexander the Greats generals, was appointed satrap of Egypt after Alexanders death in 323 BC. In 305 BC he declared himself King Ptolemy I, later known as Soter (saviour). ...

His parents sent him to Rome to be educated. In Rome, Ptolemy received a Roman education and became Romanized. His mother died in 6 AD. In 21 AD, Ptolemy returned to Mauretania from Rome and his aging father made him co-ruler and in 23 AD his father died. After his father’s death, he became sole ruler of Mauretania. Nickname: The Eternal City Motto: SPQR: Senatus PopulusQue Romanus Location of the city of Rome (yellow) within the Province of Rome (red) and region of Lazio (grey) Coordinates: Region Lazio Province Province of Rome Founded 8th century BC Mayor Walter Veltroni Area    - City 1,285 km²  (496. ... Romanization was a gradual process of cultural assimilation, in which the conquered barbarians (non-Greco-Romans) gradually adopted and largely replaced their own native culture (which in many cases were quite developed, like the culture of the Gauls or Carthage) with the culture of their conquerors - the Romans. ...   This article is about the year 6. ... Events By place Roman Empire Revolt of the Aedui under Julius Florus and Julius Sacrovir, suppressed by Gaius Silius Tiberius is a Roman Consul for the fourth time. ... Centuries: 1st century BC - 1st century - 2nd century Decades: 20s BC 10s BC 0s BC 0s 10s - 20s - 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s Years: 18 19 20 21 22 - 23 - 24 25 26 27 28 Events Greek geographer Strabo publishes Geography, a work covering the world known to the Romans...

Local Berber tribes, Namidian Tacfarinas and Garamantes in 17 AD started to revolt against the kingdom of Mauretania and Rome. This war had ravaged Africa and Berbers, including former slaves of Ptolemy’s household had joined in the revolt. Ptolemy and his army tried unsuccessfully to crush the revolt against the Berbers. The war in Africa, had reached the point that Ptolemy summoned the Roman Governor of Africa, Publius Cornelius Dolabella and his army to help Ptolemy in ending the revolt. The war ended in 24 AD and although, Ptolemy’s army and the Romans won, both sides lost much infantry and cavalry. Centuries: 1st century BC - 1st century - 2nd century Decades: 30s BC 20s BC 10s BC 0s BC 0s - 10s - 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s Years: 12 13 14 15 16 - 17 - 18 19 20 21 22 Events Tiberius deposes Antiochus III of Kommagene and appoints Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso governor of... Mauretania was a Berber kingdom on the Mediterranean coast of north Africa (named after the Mauri tribe, after whom the Moors were named), corresponding to western Algeria and northern Morocco. ... Nickname: The Eternal City Motto: SPQR: Senatus PopulusQue Romanus Location of the city of Rome (yellow) within the Province of Rome (red) and region of Lazio (grey) Coordinates: Region Lazio Province Province of Rome Founded 8th century BC Mayor Walter Veltroni Area    - City 1,285 km²  (496. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa. ... Events June Battle of Kunyang, After being sieged for 2 months, 9000 insurgents under Liu Xiu defeat 450,000 of Wang Mangs troops, ushering in the fall of Wang Mang and restoration of Han Dynasty. ...

The Roman Senate, impressed by Ptolemy’s loyal conduct, had sent a Roman Senator to visit Ptolemy. The Roman Senator, recognised his loyal conduct by awarding Ptolemy an ivory sceptre, an embroidered triumphal robe and the senator greeted Ptolemy as king, ally and friend. This recognition was a tradition which was revived, which recognises and awards the allies to Rome.

Although Ptolemy was well educated, was a popular king with the Berbers and had proven his capability and loyalty as an ally and client king (see Satellite state) to Rome, Ptolemy was not as a strong leader as his father. Ptolemy would often visit Alexandria, Egypt. Satellite state is a political term that refers to a country which is formally independent but which is primarily subject to the domination of another, larger power. ... Alexandria Modern Alexandria. ...

Ptolemy married a woman called Julia Urania, who probably was a member of the Royal Family of Emesa, (modern Homs, Syria). They married at an unknown date in the first century AD and their only child, a daughter called Drusilla, (known as Drusilla of Mauretania) was born about 38 AD. Julia Urania was a Syrian woman who lived in the first century and married King Ptolemy of Mauretania, the grandson of Egyptian Queen Cleopatra VII; Roman Triumvir Mark Antony and King Juba I of Numidia. ... The Royal Family of Emesa was a native Syrian dynasty of Priest-Kings in Emesa (modern Homs, Syria). ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... There were two princesses of Mauretania with the name Drusilla (Greek: η Δρουσìλλη) and were known as Drusilla of Mauretania. ... Events Stachys the Apostle becomes the second patriarch of Constantinople. ...

In 40 AD, Ptolemy's second cousin, the Roman Emperor Caligula, invited him to Rome. Caligula welcomed him with appropriate honors. As Ptolemy entered an amphitheatre during a gladiatorial show, he wore a purple cloak that attracted admiration. Out of Caligula's jealousy, Caligula ordered Ptolemy's execution. Caligula once mistreated Ptolemy, by sending him a message reading: "Do nothing at all, either good or bad, to the bearer". Events Christianity comes to Egypt as a church is founded in Alexandria. ... Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (August 31, 12 – January 24, 41), most commonly known as Caligula, was the third Roman Emperor and a member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling from 37 to 41. ...

With the death of Ptolemy of Mauretania, he was the last Ptolemaic Monarch to rule with the royal name Ptolemy. In the reign of Roman Emperor Claudius, Claudius tried Gaius Rabirius Postumus (a man from a senatorial family) for treason, who before tried unsuccessfully to recover money from Ptolemy. Ptolemy, one of Alexander the Greats generals, was appointed satrap of Egypt after Alexanders death in 323 BC. In 305 BC he declared himself King Ptolemy I, later known as Soter (saviour). ... A medieval artists rendition of Claudius Ptolemaeus Claudius Ptolemaeus (Greek: ; c. ... The Roman Empire is the name given to both the imperial domain developed by the city-state of Rome and also the corresponding phase of that civilization, characterized by an autocratic form of government. ... An emperor is a (male) monarch, usually the sovereign ruler of an empire or another type of imperial realm. ... For other uses, see Claudius (disambiguation). ...

After the murder of Ptolemy in Rome, the Berbers from their outrage, started to revolt against Rome. A former freeman of Ptolemy started the revolt. The revolt ended in 44 AD, when the Roman army won a fierce battle against the Berbers. Roman Emperor Claudius divided the Mauretanian Kingdom into two Roman provinces which were Mauretania Tingitana and Mauretania Caesariensis. Ptolemy is mentioned in the novels by Robert Graves, I, Claudius and Claudius the God. Nickname: The Eternal City Motto: SPQR: Senatus PopulusQue Romanus Location of the city of Rome (yellow) within the Province of Rome (red) and region of Lazio (grey) Coordinates: Region Lazio Province Province of Rome Founded 8th century BC Mayor Walter Veltroni Area    - City 1,285 km²  (496. ... Events Emperor Claudius returns from his British campaign in triumph. ... Roman Emperor is the term historians use to refer to rulers of the Roman Empire, after the epoch conventionally named the Roman Republic. ... For other uses, see Claudius (disambiguation). ... In the first century A.D., the Emperor Claudius divided the Roman province of Mauretania into Mauretania Caesariensis and Mauretania Tingitana. ... In the first century A.D., the Emperor Claudius divided the Roman province of Mauretania into Mauretania Caesariensis and Mauretania Tingitana. ... Portrait of Robert Graves (circa 1974) by Rab Shiell Robert von Ranke Graves (24 July 1895 – 7 December 1985) was an English scholar, poet, and novelist. ... I, Claudius is a novel by Robert Graves, (ISBN 067972477X) first published in 1934, dealing sympathetically with the life of the Roman Emperor Claudius and the history of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty and Roman Empire, from Julius Caesars assassination in 44 BC to Caligulas assassination in 41 AD... I, Claudius is a novel by Robert Graves, (ISBN 067972477X) first published in 1934, dealing sympathetically with the life of the Roman Emperor Claudius and the history of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty and Roman Empire, from Julius Caesars assassination in 44 BC to Caligulas assassination in 41 AD...

On Friday 10 December 2004, the US Auction Group, Sotheby in New York, auctioned a seven inche fine bronze Roman imperial bust of Ptolemy of Mauretania about age 15. The bust, c. 5 AD - 20 AD, was estimated between US$300,000 - US$500,000, but was sold for US$960,000. Events Rome acknowledges Cunobelinus, King of the Catuvellauni, as King of Britain. ... Events First year of Dihuang era of the Chinese Xin Dynasty. ...

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• Suetonius, The Twelve Caesars, Caligula & Claudius
• Tacitus, The Annals of Imperial Rome, Partner of my Labours.
• Encyclopædia Britannica - Ptolemy of Mauretania
• http://www.ruark.org/coins/Mauretania/
• http://www.geocities.com/christopherjbennett/ptolemies/selene_ii.htm
• http://www.coinarchives.com/a/lotviewer.php?LotID=84539&AucID=90&Lot=1188
• http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~mharrsch/2004_12_01_romanarch_archive.html
• http://www.thecityreview.com/f04sant2.html