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Because Alexandria was in Egypt, but it was controlled by the Greeks and Cleopatra was of Greek ancestry. At the time of Cleopatra, Egypt was ruled by the Greek descendants of Ptolemy, one of Alexander the great's generals. This made Cleopatra a Greek ethnically, even though she was an Egyptian culturally.
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Was Cleopatra Greek or Eygptian?
She was queen of Egypt and born in Egypt but of Greek descent
Why did Cleopatra live in Egypt?
Cleopatra lived in Egypt because she was an Egyptian (of Greek descent), was born there and ruled there. Egypt was her native country.
What country was Cleopatra from?
Cleopatera was a member of the Greek/Macedonian ruling family of Egypt. She was born in Egypt, but had Greek background.
When was Cleopatra II of Egypt born?
Cleopatra II of Egypt was born in 185.
When was Cleopatra III of Egypt born?
Cleopatra III of Egypt was born in -160.
When was Cleopatra IV of Egypt born?
Cleopatra IV of Egypt was born in -138.
Was Cleopatra Egyptian or Greek?
Cleopatra was born in Greece but left and lived in Egypt. Cleopatra was Greek. She was a direct descendant of Ptolemy, a relative and general of Alexander the Great although she followed the Egyptian religion and customs.
Where was Cleopatra born in Egypt?
Cleopatra was born in 69 BC in Alexandria, Egypt.
Where was Queen Cleopatra born?
Cleopatra was born in Alexandria, Egypt, according to most sources.
When was Cleopatra the fifth born?
Cleopatra the fifth was born in cairo Egypt
What country was Cleopatra born in?
Cleopatra was born in Alexandria Egypt.
What ruler was ruling when Cleopatra was born?
In Egypt, Cleopatra's father was ruling when she was born.
