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 …

Sep 28, 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 …

Jul 12, 2025 · The last Egyptian pharaoh, Cleopatra was known for her beauty and relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony — but there's much more to her story.

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 …

Oct 30, 2018 · Cleopatra, now the sole ruler, traveled through Egypt with Caesar in great style and was hailed by her subjects as Pharaoh. She gave birth to a son, Ptolemy Caesar (known …

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 …

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 …

Timeline of significant events in the life of Cleopatra, Egyptian queen famous in history and drama for her relationships with two leaders of ancient Rome, Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

Cleopatra's father was a client ruler of the Roman Republic. When the Romans annexed Cyprus and Ptolemy XII's brother Ptolemy of Cyprus chose to commit suicide rather than go into exile, …