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Oct 30, 2018 · Cleopatra VII (l. c. 69-30 BCE, r. 51-30 BCE) was the last ruler of Egypt before it was annexed as a province of Rome. Although arguably the most famous Egyptian queen, Cleopatra was actually Greek and a member of the Ptolemaic Dynasty (323-30 BCE) which ruled Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great (l. 356-323 BCE).
Apr 28, 2023 · HISTORY & CULTURE. EXPLAINER. She ruled Egypt and seduced the Romans. But who was Cleopatra? The legendary pharaoh is known for using her political savvy and considerable charm to gain power....
Apr 3, 2014 · Cleopatra, who reigned as queen of Egypt during the 1st century B.C., is one of the most famous female rulers in history. Her life inspired a Shakespeare play and several movies. Updated: May 6,...
69 bc. Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator is born in Alexandria, Egypt. In Greek, Cleopatra means “famous in her father.” Her full name means “Cleopatra the Father-Loving Goddess.” Her family had come from Macedonia but rule Egypt at the time of Cleopatra’s birth. 51 bc. Ptolemy XII Auletes, stone bas-relief at the temple near Kawm Umbū, Egypt.
Mar 31, 2007 · HISTORY. Who Was Cleopatra? Mythology, propaganda, Liz Taylor and the real Queen of the Nile. Amy Crawford. Contributing Writer. March 31, 2007. The Egyptian queen frequently surrounded herself...
Mar 24, 2022 · Cleopatra VII, often simply called "Cleopatra," was the last of a series of rulers called the Ptolemies who ruled ancient Egypt for nearly 300 years. Cleopatra ruled an empire that included...
Cleopatra, in full Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator , (born 70/69 bce—died Aug. 30 bce, Alexandria), Egyptian queen (of Macedonian descent), last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt.
