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Arsinoë IV (Greek: Ἀρσινόη; between 68 and 63 BC – 41 BC) was the fourth of six children and the youngest daughter of Ptolemy XII Auletes. Queen and co-ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt with her brother Ptolemy XIII from 48 BC – 47 BC, she was one of the last members of the Ptolemaic dynasty of ancient Egypt .
Arsinoe IV was the youngest daughter of the Macedonian king Ptolemy XII Auletes of Egypt, sister of Cleopatra VII and the kings Ptolemy XIII and XIV. During the Alexandrian war, Arsinoe attempted to lead the native forces against Cleopatra, who had allied herself with Julius Caesar.
Feb 26, 2013 · Arsinoe IV was Cleopatra's younger half-sister or sister, both of them fathered by Ptolemy XII Auletes, though whether they shared a mother is not clear.
Jul 8, 2016 · Arsinoe IV was Cleopatra’s younger sister, by the same father and probably the same mother. Although popular culture only recognises Cleopatra, Ptolemy XII actually had five children, three girls and two boys, all of whom reigned, however briefly.
Aug 10, 2020 · In 41 BC, Cleopatra still jealous of her younger sister Arsinoe, instigated Mark Antony to kill her. Arsinoe died on the temple steps when she was 21 years of age.
Feb 26, 2013 · Arsinoe IV was Cleopatra's younger half-sister or sister, both of them fathered by Ptolemy XII Auletes, though whether they shared a mother is not clear.
Oct 27, 2023 · Cleopatra’s lesser known sister, Arsinoe IV, was guessed to be a teenager when she rebelled against Julius Caesar and sent him fleeing into the sea as Sophie Overton points out and rightly goes...
Arsinoe IV (d. 41 bce) Queen of Egypt. Pronunciation: Ar-SIN-o-ee. Birth date unknown; killed at Miletus in 41 bce; youngest daughter of Ptolemy XI Auletes; sister of Cleopatra VII, Ptolemy XII, and Ptolemy XIII. In the year 51 bce, Ptolemy XI Auletes left his throne to be ruled jointly by his older children Cleopatra VII and Ptolemy XII.
Jul 31, 2016 · An Austrian archeologist believes that bones found at a Turkish historical site are those of Cleopatra's half-sister Arsinoe IV. Princess Arsinoe was murdered about 2000 years ago by assassins sent by Cleopatra.
Jul 13, 2023 · With Cleopatra in exile, her other sister Arsinoe IV attempted to claim the throne as co-ruler. It can be difficult to tell exactly who was making the decisions in cases where ruling kings and...
