18. Son of Sosibius, the minister of Ptolemy Philopator. He was naturally of a haughty and
ambitious character, and these qualities were increased by a visit he paid to the Macedonian
court during the minority of Ptolemy Epiphanes. Hence, on his return to Egypt, he made common
cause with his brother Sosibius, and took a prominent part against Tlepolemus who held the
chief direction of affairs. Their intrigues were however defeated, and the party of Tlepolemus
prevailed. (