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...

3 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.

Apr 28, 2023 · Who was Cleopatra? Born to Egyptian king Ptolemy XII Auletes and an unknown mother in 69 B.C., Cleopatra was a descendant of the ancient Greek Ptolemaic dynasty that had taken over …

1 day 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 masterfully …

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 movies.

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 along the Nile, …

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.

Jan 10, 2026 · Cleopatra ruled over Ancient Egypt from 51 to 30 BC and was the last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt.