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 a …

Dec 5, 2025 · 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 …

Nov 9, 2009 · Following the death of her father, Ptolemy XII Auletes, Cleopatra is crowned Queen of Egypt. Since no contemporary accounts exist of Cleopatra’s life, it is difficult to piece …

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 …

Jul 12, 2025 · Cleopatra was ancient Egypt’s last pharaoh, and the final ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty (305-30 B.C.E.). What Was Cleopatra Known For? Cleopatra is largely known for her …

Apr 28, 2023 · Perhaps no historical figure has so enflamed passions—and debates—than Cleopatra VII. Destined to be the last of her dynasty, the Egyptian pharaoh used seduction …

Sep 16, 2025 · Few figures in history have captured the imagination of the world like Cleopatra VII, the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt. Her name alone conjures images of golden palaces …

Aug 24, 2024 · Cleopatra VII (69–30 BCE) was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, renowned for her intelligence, political acumen, and dramatic life. Ascending to the …

Cleopatra, the last of the Ptolemaic rulers, was a fiercely intelligent and multilingual monarch who forged powerful alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony in her quest to maintain Egypt’s …

Aug 21, 2024 · 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 …