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Life of Cleopatra
Cleopatra was the last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. She died in 30 BC at the age of 39 and born in 69 BC. She is one of the most famous and powerful women.
She inherited her throne from her father Ptolemy XII, who had been a co-regent with Cleopatra’s mother, Cleopatra V. She married two of her brothers and one of her sisters, but also had affairs with many other men including Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
Now we will take a look at the life of Cleopatra.
Childhood life of Cleopatra
The first time we hear about Cleopatra is when she was born. She was the born to Ptolemy XII and Cleopatra V.
Cleopatra had a sister, Arsinoe, who was two years older than her.
Cleopatra spent her early childhood in Alexandria in the company of her father and his advisers, who were all Macedonian Greeks.
It is said that she spoke Egyptian and learned Greek only later on in life.
She also learned how to read and write hieroglyphs, which would be useful for her later on in life as she became more involved with the Egyptian people.
Middle age life of Cleopatra
The life of Cleopatra, one of the most well-known and powerful women in history, was not easy. She was born in 69 BC to Ptolemy XII, the ruler of Egypt. Cleopatra had a younger sister called Arsinoe IV and a younger brother called Ptolemy XIII.
In 51 BC, Cleopatra’s father died and her brother Ptolemy XIII became the new ruler. He wanted to marry her but she refused so he imprisoned her with her sister Arsinoe IV.
Cleopatra escaped from prison in 48 BC with help from an Egyptian army officer called Achillas and she married him. In 47 BC, when her brother was away fighting against Julius Caesar’s forces she managed to take control of Egypt on behalf of her son Caesarion who she claimed was Caesar’s son by blood (although this is not certain).
Her rule lasted for just two years before she was defeated by Octavian who became emperor Augustus
Educational life of Cleopatra
Cleopatra was a well-educated woman. She spoke nine languages, played the harp, and wrote poetry. She also had a deep knowledge of natural history, mathematics, and astronomy.
She was tutored in both Greek and Egyptian vernaculars from an early age. Her father wanted her to be educated as a boy because he believed that women should not be educated. But she learned all the same.
Cleopatra achievements
Cleopatra is one of the most successful and well-known female rulers in history. She ruled Egypt for two decades, from 51 BC to 30 BC.
Cleopatra was the first female head of state in the world and she is also one of the most famous rulers of Egypt. She ruled for 21 years and had a significant impact on Egypt.
She was born in 69 BC and her full name was Cleopatra VII Philopator. Her father, Ptolemy XII, was king of Egypt and he named her as his heir. He died when Cleopatra was 18-years-old so she became the new ruler of Egypt.
Cleopatra married her brother, Ptolemy XIII, to rule together but they were both overthrown by a group led by Roman general Mark Antony in 41 BC.
They got back to power again but their reign ended when they committed suicide in 30 BC after Octavian conquered Egypt.
Interesting Facts about Cleopatra
Cleopatra was a famous queen. Her story has been told and retold by many different authors and historians throughout the years. However, there are some facts about Cleopatra that may surprise you.
Here are five interesting facts about Cleopatra:
1) Cleopatra was not Egyptian
2) Cleopatra spoke nine languages fluently
3) She had a twin sister named Selene who she considered to be her best friend
4) She had two children with Mark Antony, one of which was a boy named Ptolemy Philadelphus
5) Her death marked the end of the Hellenistic Era
Cleopatra cause of death
The cause of Cleopatra’s death is not entirely clear. It is believed that she died after being bitten by an asp, but it could also have been a drug overdose or suicide.
