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Aug 12, 2015 · Learn surprising details about the fabled Queen of the Nile, such as her family origins, her beauty, her siblings, her lovers and her death. Discover how she used her intelligence, charm and stagecraft to rule Egypt and influence Rome.
Apr 22, 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. She became queen on the death of her father, Ptolemy XII , in 51 bce and ruled successively with her two brothers Ptolemy XIII (51–47) and Ptolemy XIV (47–44) and ...
- Joyce Tyldesley
- Why is Cleopatra famous?While queen of Egypt (51–30 BCE), Cleopatra actively influenced Roman politics at a crucial period and was especially known for her relationships w...
- How did Cleopatra come to power?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...
- What was Cleopatra like?Cleopatra was charismatic and intelligent, and she used both qualities to further Egypt's political aims. She was also ruthless, reportedly killing...
- How did Cleopatra die?With the arrival of the conquering Octavian (the future Roman emperor Augustus), Cleopatra’s husband, Mark Antony, committed suicide under the fals...
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.
- Ptolemy XII Auletes
- Presumably Cleopatra V Tryphaena
- 51–30 BC (21 years)
- Ptolemy XII Auletes
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).
- Joshua J. Mark
Youth & Succession- Cleopatra & Julius Caesar
Apr 28, 2023 · Learn about the legendary Egyptian pharaoh who ruled with charm and political savvy, and seduced Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Discover the truths and myths about her life, death and legacy.
Mar 31, 2007 · Learn about the life and legacy of the Egyptian queen who seduced Caesar and Antony, and ruled Egypt with style and ruthlessness. Discover how she used mythology, propaganda and diplomacy to preserve her country's independence from Rome.
