Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator (Koinē Greek: Κλεοπάτρα Θεά Φιλοπάτωρ, lit. 'Cleopatra father-loving goddess'; [note 4] 70/69 BC – 10 August 30 BC) was Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC, and the last active Hellenistic pharaoh.

Jan 25, 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 and later as the wife of Mark Antony.

Nov 9, 2009 · Cleopatra VII ruled ancient Egypt as co-regent for almost three decades. She is famed for her savvy political alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

Aug 12, 2015 · Check out 10 surprising facts about the fabled Queen of the Nile. Updated: September 22, 2023 | Original: August 12, 2015. 1. Cleopatra was not Egyptian. While Cleopatra was born in Egypt, she...

Aug 21, 2024 · 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...

Apr 28, 2023 · 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.

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...

Mar 31, 2007 · After Roman tempers cooled, the Greek historian Plutarch published a more sympathetic biography. Cleopatra became a tragic heroine, with love of Antony her sole motivation.

Mar 24, 2022 · Cleopatra VII, often simply called "Cleopatra," was the last of a series of rulers called the Ptolemies who ruled ancient Egypt for nearly 300 years. Cleopatra ruled an empire...

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 ...