Cleopatra

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Cleopatra VII Biography

Queen (c. 69 BCE–c. 30 BCE)

QUICK FACTS

NAME

Cleopatra VII

OCCUPATION

Queen

BIRTH DATE

c. 69 BCE

DEATH DATE

c. 30 BCE

PLACE OF BIRTH

Egypt

PLACE OF DEATH

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Alexandria, Egypt

AKA

Cleopatra

FULL NAME

Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator

As queen of ancient Egypt, Cleopatra is one of the most famous female rulers in history. The stories surrounding Cleopatra's tragic life inspired a Shakespeare play.

Cleopatra - Mini Biography (TV-14; 03:12) The last ruler of the Macedonian dynasty, the stories and myths surrounding Cleopatra's tragic life inspired

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a number of books, movies and plays. Cleopatra has become one of the most well known ancient Egyptian.

Synopsis

Cleopatra's family ruled Egypt for more than 100 years before she was born around 69 B.C. The stories and myths surrounding Cleopatra's tragic life inspired a number of books, movies and plays, including Antony and Cleopatra by Shakespeare. Cleopatra has become one of the most well known ancient Egyptians.

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Early Years

Queen. The last ruler of the Macedonian dynasty, Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator was born around 69 B.C. The line of rule was established in 323 B.C., following the death of Alexander the Great and ended with Egypt's annexation by Rome in 30. The era began when Alexander's general, Ptolemy, took over as ruler of Egypt, becoming King Ptolemy I Soter of...