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  1. 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....

  2. 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).

  3. 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,...

  4. 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...

  5. 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 Cleopatras birth. 51 bc. Ptolemy XII Auletes, stone bas-relief at the temple near Kawm Umbū, Egypt.

  6. www.britannica.com › summary › Cleopatra-queen-of-EgyptCleopatra summary | Britannica

    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.

  7. www.bbc.co.uk › history › historic_figuresBBC - History - Cleopatra

    m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w. x. y. z. Cleopatra of Egypt © Cleopatra VII was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, ruling Egypt from 51 BC - 30 BC. She is celebrated for her beauty and...

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