Ptolemy VI was a ruler of the ancient Egyptian Ptolemaic Kingdom, reigning from 180 to 145 BCE. He was the son of Ptolemy V and Cleopatra I, and he ascended to the throne as a child after his father's death. His reign was marked by political instability and conflicts with rival factions, including the Seleucid Empire. During his rule, Ptolemy VI faced challenges from both internal and external forces, leading to periods of co-regency with his brother, Ptolemy VIII. Despite these difficulties, he is remembered for his efforts to maintain the cultural and economic prosperity of Egypt, as well as for his involvement in various military campaigns.