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What was Cleopatra's father named?
Cleopatra's father's name was Ptolemy XII. He had a nickname "Auletes" which meant "flute player".
Who is Cleopatras father?
Ptolemy XII Auletes, king of Macedonia and a famous flute player
Pompey the great when he died and how?
Pompey the Great was betrayed stabbed to death in 48 BC by Achillas (one of the guardians of the king of Egypt, Ptolemy XIII Theos Philopator, and commander of the king's troops) Septimius, a Roman soldier. After he was defeated by Julius Caesar, Pompey fled to Egypt hoping to find sanctuary there because he had been friends with the previous king of Egypt, Ptolemy XII Auletes. Instead, the advisors of the new young king suggested killing him to gain Caesar's favour. When Caesar reached Egypt in his pursuit of Pompey, Pompey's head and seal were presented to him. Caesar was disgusted and put the assassins to death.
What happened in 51-30 BC?
Cleopatra lived but comitted suicide on August 12, 30 B.C.
Who was tolomeo?
Tolomeo, re d'Egitto (Ptolemy, King of Egypt) is an opera by Handel.
Who was the fifth king of Egypt?
Ptolemy V Epiphanes was the fifth ruler of the Ptolemaic Dynasty
Who was given Egypt after Alexander the Great died?
After Alexander died, a general named Ptolemy took over as king.
What did Egypt and rome fight about?
In the Alexandrian War, Egypt and Rome fought about ascendancy to the throne. The Alexandrians wanted Ptolemy XIII as their king, while Caesar wanted Cleopatra as co-ruler.In the Alexandrian War, Egypt and Rome fought about ascendancy to the throne. The Alexandrians wanted Ptolemy XIII as their king, while Caesar wanted Cleopatra as co-ruler.In the Alexandrian War, Egypt and Rome fought about ascendancy to the throne. The Alexandrians wanted Ptolemy XIII as their king, while Caesar wanted Cleopatra as co-ruler.In the Alexandrian War, Egypt and Rome fought about ascendancy to the throne. The Alexandrians wanted Ptolemy XIII as their king, while Caesar wanted Cleopatra as co-ruler.In the Alexandrian War, Egypt and Rome fought about ascendancy to the throne. The Alexandrians wanted Ptolemy XIII as their king, while Caesar wanted Cleopatra as co-ruler.In the Alexandrian War, Egypt and Rome fought about ascendancy to the throne. The Alexandrians wanted Ptolemy XIII as their king, while Caesar wanted Cleopatra as co-ruler.In the Alexandrian War, Egypt and Rome fought about ascendancy to the throne. The Alexandrians wanted Ptolemy XIII as their king, while Caesar wanted Cleopatra as co-ruler.In the Alexandrian War, Egypt and Rome fought about ascendancy to the throne. The Alexandrians wanted Ptolemy XIII as their king, while Caesar wanted Cleopatra as co-ruler.In the Alexandrian War, Egypt and Rome fought about ascendancy to the throne. The Alexandrians wanted Ptolemy XIII as their king, while Caesar wanted Cleopatra as co-ruler.
When was ancient Roman general Pompey murdered?
Pompey the Great was betrayed stabbed to death in 48 BC by Achillas (one of the guardians of the king of Egypt, Ptolemy XIII Theos Philopator, and commander of the king's troops) Septimius, a Roman soldier. After he was defeated by Julius Caesar, Pompey fled to Egypt hoping to find sanctuary there because he had been friends with the previous king of Egypt, Ptolemy XII Auletes. Instead, the advisors of the new young king suggested killing him to gain Caesar's favour. When Caesar reached Egypt in his pursuit of Pompey, Pompey's head and seal were presented to him. Caesar was disgusted and put the assassins to death.
What gift did king Ptolemy of Egypt give to Julius Caesar and what was the gift?
The severed head of Pompey. Pompey was Caesar's rival in Rome-they had fought over the consulship of Rome. Pompey had sought refuge in Egypt. Confusingly both of Cleopatra's brothers/husbands were called Ptolemy. This was Ptolemy XIII.
How old was the last king of Egypt when he died?
The last king of ancient Egypt was Ptolemy XV, the son of Cleopatra and allegedly, Julius Caesar. He co-ruled along with his mother. He was about 18 years old when he died.
What was the name of Cleopatra's ruling family?
Ptolemy was the name of Cleopatra's ruling family. The name was handed down from one of Alexander's generals, Ptolemy Soter, who became king of Egypt in about 304 BC.
