What was Cleopatra27s greatest accomplishments?

Answer 1

Cleopatra Family Life

Cleopatra VII Philopator was a pharaoh of ancient Egypt, and was the last ruler from the Ptolemy family, ruling Egypt from 51BC to 30BC. Being a female pharaoh, she was known as the "Queen of Egypt". Cleopatra was Ptolemy XII Auletes' 3rd daughter. She was known to have had 3 sisters and 2 brothers. She married her 12 year old brother Ptolemy XIII, in keeping with the Egyptian tradition, and together they ruled Egypt after their father died. Cleopatra chose her younger brother to rule with her as he was much easier to control than her sister.

Julius Caeser

Cleopatra prepared to come back to Egypt, but then found Julius Caeser returning from the battle of Pharsulous. She attempted to use him, so hid herself in a rug that got delivered to him. The two became lovers and soon after Cleopatra bore a son with Ceaser which she named Caesarian. Ceaser never made public that it was his son. Julius Ceaser defeated Ptolemy's army at the Battle of the Nile where Ptolemy XIII drowned. Ceaser restored Cleopatra to the throne with her younger brother Ptolemy XIV. Cleopatra was in Rome when Ceaser was assassinated, but then returned to Egypt. Her brother Ptolemy XIV died shortly after, it is said he was poisoned by his sister. Cleopatra then made her son Caesarian her co-regen.

Mark Antony

Cleopatra wanted to win over Mark Antony. She sailed to him dressed as Aphrodite. This smart entrance won him over, but he took off again and didn't see Cleopatra for 4 years. She gave birth to twins (a boy and girl) shortly after.

When Mark Antony left Italy, leaving his current wife Octavia and kids behind, he immediately sent for Cleopatra. During this time they had another child together. Mark Antony finally divorced Octavia and she declared war and defeated him. Mark Antony was falsely told that Cleopatra had died so he committed suicide by falling on his sword. Shortly after Cleopatra also committed suicide by an Egyptian Cobra snakebite.