- Cleopatra - Wikipedia
Born in Alexandria, Cleopatra was the daughter of Ptolemy XII Auletes, who named her his heir before his death in 51 BC Cleopatra began her reign alongside her brother Ptolemy XIII, but falling-out between them led to a civil war
- Cleopatra | VII Philopator, Facts, Death, Beauty, History | Britannica
Cleopatra (born 70 69 bce —died August 30 bce, Alexandria) was an Egyptian queen of the Ptolemaic dynasty, famous in history and drama as the lover of Julius Caesar and later as the wife of Mark Antony
- 10 Little-Known Facts About Cleopatra | HISTORY
Roman propaganda painted Cleopatra as a debauched temptress who used her sex appeal as a political weapon, but she may have been more renowned for her intellect than her appearance
- 10 Facts About Cleopatra - History Hit
Cleopatra was much more than the femme fatale or tragic heroine history often portrays her as: she was a fearsome leader and brilliantly astute politician During her rule between 51–30 BC, she brought peace and prosperity to a country that had been bankrupt and split by civil war Here are 10 facts about Cleopatra, the legendary Queen of the Nile
- Cleopatra VII - World History Encyclopedia
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)
- Who was Cleopatra? | National Geographic
Who was Cleopatra? Born to Egyptian king Ptolemy XII Auletes and an unknown mother in 69 B C , Cleopatra was a member of an ancient Greek dynasty that had taken over Egypt in 305 B C
- Cleopatra VII - Facts, Mark Antony Death - Biography
Cleopatra VII was part of the Macedonian dynasty that took over rule of Egypt in the late 4th century B C During her reign, she forged political alliances and
- Cleopatra | Queen Cleopatra VII - Ancient Egypt Online
Immortalized in books, movies and a Shakespearian play, Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator became Egypt’s most popular ancient Egyptian ruler Known simply as Cleopatra, she would lead her country despite its declining power For more than 300 years, Cleopatra’s family ruled Egypt She was born the third child of King Ptolemy XII in 69 BC
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