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Who's Who of Egyptian people, queens and family: Ctesibius


Ctesibius

Ptolemaic Dynasty

Ctesibius was an inventor who was active in the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, and is credited with the invention of a water clock and a pressure pump.


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Last Updated: June 20th, 2011

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