Cleopatra's father actually gave her the right to rule Egypt along with her brother. They were to be co-rulers under the terms of his will. They had a falling out and Cleopatra had to go into exile. Now here's the tricky part. Julius Caesar arrived in Egypt at the time of the rift between Cleo and her brother. Rome had been made the protector of Egypt and as Caesar was Rome's representative, he stepped in to try to make peace. It didn't work and the Alexandrian war broke out which resulted in the death of Cleo's brother and Caesar establishing Cleopatra on the throne with Rome's backing and protection.
Mark Anthony
Cleopatra wanted to rule Egypt because she thought it was her right under her father's will.
Cleopatra ruled all of Egypt.
Cleopatra's brothers, both of them, ruled Egypt right along with Cleopatra herself, as they were her co-rulers.
In his will, Cleopatra's father designated Cleopatra and her brother Ptolemy XIII to rule Egypt together.
Cleopatra started her rule in 51 B.C.!
Cleopatra was the last pharaoh to to rule ancient Egypt.
Cleopatra was a very famous queen and ruled Egypt well.
Cleopatra ruled the whole of Egypt, as did all Pharaohs.
Cleopatra was a very famous queen and ruled Egypt well.
Cleopatra ruled Egypt and its territories.
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