Alexandrian astronomer (of the 2nd century) who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until the late Renaissance.

synonym: Claudius Ptolemaeus.

Polish: Ptolemeusz

An ancient dynasty of Macedonian kings who ruled Egypt from 323 BC to 30 BC; founded by Ptolemy I and ended with Cleopatra.

synonym: Ptolemaic dynasty.

Polish: Klaudiusz Ptolemeusz, Ptolemeusze