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2 days ago · Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator (Koinē Greek: Κλεοπάτρα Θεά Φιλοπάτωρ lit. ' Cleopatra father-loving goddess '; 70/69 BC – 10 August 30 BC) was Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC, and its last active ruler.
May 26, 2024 · Cleopatra (born 70/69 bce —died August 30 bce, Alexandria) was an Egyptian queen, famous in history and drama as the lover of Julius Caesar and later as the wife of Mark Antony.
- Joyce Tyldesley
- While queen of Egypt (51–30 BCE), Cleopatra actively influenced Roman politics at a crucial period and was especially known for her relationships w...
- When her father, Ptolemy XII, died in 51 BCE, Cleopatra and her brother, Ptolemy XIII, coruled until she was forced to flee, about 50 BCE. Aided by...
- Cleopatra was charismatic and intelligent, and she used both qualities to further Egypt's political aims. She was also ruthless, reportedly killing...
- With the arrival of the conquering Octavian (the future Roman emperor Augustus), Cleopatra’s husband, Mark Antony, committed suicide under the fals...
May 19, 2024 · Cleopatra's Family Tree. The Ancestry of Egypt's Most Famous Queen. During the Ptolemaic Period in Ancient Egypt, several queens named Cleopatra rose to power. The most famous and influential of these was Cleopatra VII, the daughter of Ptolemy XII (Ptolemy Auletes) and Cleopatra V.
- Kimberly Powell
May 23, 2024 · We know Cleopatra today as one of the most successful and powerful queens is not only in Egyptian history but overall world history. While many ancient texts regarding the history of Cleopatra remain lost, writers, artists, and storytellers continue to implement their adaptation.
May 23, 2024 · Discover the fascinating life of Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt, in this comprehensive video. From her early years and rise to power, alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, to the...
May 23, 2024 · When Egyptian queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony died by suicide in 30 B.C.E., they were purportedly buried in Cleopatra's tomb, but nobody has ever found it. Many experts believe Cleopatra's tomb sank to the bottom of the Mediterranean.
May 26, 2024 · In the 1st century BC, a political and romantic alliance between two of the most iconic figures of ancient history – Julius Caesar and Cleopatra VII of Egypt – left an indelible mark on the Mediterranean world.
