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 both Julius Caesar and, later, Mark Antony.
Cleopatra VII (69-30 BCE, reign 51-30 BCE) was the last ruler of Egypt before it was annexed as a province of Rome. Arguably the most famous Egyptian queen, Cleopatra...
MSN: The truth about Cleopatra: The secret dynasty that created Egypt's most famous queen
The truth about Cleopatra: The secret dynasty that created Egypt's most famous queen
The Desert Sun: Cleopatra R. Couladis Inspires Midlife Women to Reinvent Their Lives in EmpowerHer Volume 2: The Powerhouse Edition
The anthology celebrates women who have overcome life challenges and stepped into leadership, encouraging readers to pursue meaningful change in their own lives. Cleopatra’s contribution to the book ...
Cleopatra R. Couladis Inspires Midlife Women to Reinvent Their Lives in EmpowerHer Volume 2: The Powerhouse Edition
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 between them led to a civil war.
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 to further...
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.