When Did Manetho Live?

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Manetho, (Flourished C. 300 Bce), Egyptian Priest Who Wrote a History of Egypt in Greek, Probably Commissioned by Ptolemy Ii Philadelphus Ptolemy Ii...

When Did Manetho Live?

Manetho, (flourished c. 300 bce), Egyptian priest who wrote a history of Egypt in Greek, probably commissioned by Ptolemy II Philadelphus

Ptolemy II Philadelphus
Ptolemy II Philadelphus, (Philadelphus in Greek: “Brother-Loving”) (born 308 bce, Cos—died 246), king of Egypt (285–246 bce), second king of the Ptolemaic dynasty, who extended his power by skillful diplomacy, developed agriculture and commerce, and made Alexandria a leading centre of the arts and sciences.
(285–246).

Which pharaoh was killed by a hippo?

Actually, the whole process probably required several reigns, and the traditional Menes may well represent the kings involved. According to Manetho, Menes reigned for 62 years and was killed by a hippopotamus.

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