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Cleopatra I Syra ( Greek: Κλεοπάτρα ἡ Σύρα; c. 204 – 176 BC) was a princess of the Seleucid Empire, Queen of Ptolemaic Egypt by marriage to Ptolemy V of Egypt, and regent of Egypt during the minority of their son, Ptolemy VI, from her husband's death in 180 BC until her own death in 176 BC.
Cleopatra I Syra (died 176 bc) was the queen of Egypt (193–176 bc), wife of Ptolemy V Epiphanes and regent for her minor son, Ptolemy VI Philometor. Daughter of Antiochus III the Great of the Syrian Empire, Cleopatra was married to Ptolemy V in 193 as part of the Peace of Lysimacheia, concluding warfare and border conflicts between Syria and ...
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Jun 28, 2017 · She was the first queen of Ptolemaic Egypt who did not belong to the Ptolemaic dynasty, Cleopatra was a Seleucid princess, and was probably born around 204 BC at Antioch in modern day Syria, her father, Antiochus III the Great was the Seleucid king, her mother was Laodice, daughter of King Mithridates II of Pontus, by Laodice, a member of the ...
Jun 8, 2023 · Feature. The Cleopatras – Part 1: Cleopatra I, the Syrian. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones begins a new series exploring the lives and legacies of the Cleopatras of Egypt. Start. Ancient Egypt. June 8, 2023. Queens are very much in fashion these days.
5 days ago · Cleopatra was determined to keep her throne and, if possible, to restore the glories of the first Ptolemies and recover as much as possible of their dominions, which had included southern Syria and Palestine. Caesar and Cleopatra became lovers and spent the winter besieged in Alexandria.
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- 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...
Title: Cleopatra I Syra Location: Egypt Born: 204 BCE Died: 176 or 177/8 BCE Occupation: Queen of Egypt Relationships: Mother: Laodice III; Father: Antiochus III the Great; Sibling(s): Unknown; Spouse/Lover(s): Ptolemy V Epiphanes; Children: Ptolemy VI Philometor, Ptolemy VIII Physcon (sons) and Cleopatra II of Egypt (daughter) Biography:
Aug 10, 2020 · Cleopatra I Syra. Father: Antiochus III the Great. Mother: Laodice III. Husband: Ptolemy V Epiphanes. Children: Cleopatra II, Ptolemy VI Philometor, Ptolemy VIII Euergetes. Main deeds. Ptolemaic queen (Cleopatra I, Cleopatra II or Berenice III) 204: Born. 196: Engaged to Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 194: Wedding in Raphia. c.189: Birth of Cleopatra II.
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