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 falling-out …

Jan 9, 2026 · 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 …

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 together her...

20 hours ago · Cleopatra VII, the final ruler of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, was a Macedonian Greek descendant of Ptolemy I Soter, Alexander the Great's general. Ruling Egypt from 51–30 BCE, she …

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 and political savvy …

2 days ago · Cleopatra VII is famous as the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt, but also through the works of ancient Roman writers who documented her love affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

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 throne at a young …