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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CleopatraCleopatra - Wikipedia

    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.

  2. Jul 28, 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.

  3. May 30, 2023 · 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.

  4. Nov 9, 2009 · Cleopatra VII ruled ancient Egypt as co-regent (first with her father, then with her two younger brothers and finally with her son) for almost three decades. She was part of a dynasty of ...

  5. 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.

  6. 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....

  7. 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).

  8. Jul 28, 2024 · Cleopatra, stripped of any political validity, was to be remembered as an immoral foreign woman who tempted upright Roman men. As such, she became a useful enemy for Octavian, who preferred to be remembered for fighting against foreigners rather than against his fellow Romans.

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

    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 her love affairs with the...

  10. www.smithsonianmag.com › history › who-was-cleopatra-151356013Who Was Cleopatra? | Smithsonian

    Mar 31, 2007 · 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 with...

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