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Sosibius

Late 3rd-century BC Ptolemaic chief minister

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Sosibius was the chief minister of Ptolemy IV Philopator, king of Egypt. Nothing is known of his origin or parentage, though he may have been a son of Sosibius of Tarentum; nor is there any account of how he rose to power. He is first attested immediately after the accession of Ptolemy IV in 221 BC, exercising great influence over the 22-year old king alongside Agathocles, the brother of Ptolemy IV's mistress Agathoclea. He remained a major force throughout the reign and helped ensure the smooth succession of Ptolemy V Epiphanes in 204 BC. After that he disappears from the record.

Quick facts

Place of birth
Alexandria wd
Occupation
politician, minister wd

Positions held wd

  • regent

Questions

What positions has Sosibius held?
Positions held by Sosibius include: regent.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Sosibius · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q682291 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Octadrachm Ptolemy IV BM CMBMC33.jpg by Unknown artist Unknown artist (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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"Sosibius". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/sosibius. Retrieved 10 November 2026.

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