Arsinoe II (of Egypt)

Arsinoe II was a powerful and influential queen of Ptolemaic Egypt during the 3rd century BCE. She was known for her intelligence, political skill, and diplomatic abilities, strengthening Egypt’s standing through strategic alliances, including marrying her brother and her later marriage to her general, general and King of Cyrene. Arsinoe played a significant role in consolidating her family’s rule and promoting Hellenistic culture. She also became a deity in some regions, symbolizing her enduring legacy. Her reign helped stabilize and expand Egypt’s influence during a complex period of Hellenistic history.