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She was the Queen of Egypt.

  1. She was a QueenCleopatra VII Philopator, known to history simply as Cleopatra, was the last active pharaoh of ancient Egypt, only shortly survived by her son, Caesarion as pharaoh.
  2. Cleopatra was a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, a family of Macedonian Greek origin that ruled Egypt after Alexander the great's death during the Hellenistic period. The Ptolemies, throughout their dynasty, spoke Greek and refused to speak Egyptian, which is the reason that Greek as well as Egyptian languages were used on official court documents such as the Rosetta Stone. By contrast, Cleopatra did learn to speak Egyptian and represented herself as the reincarnation of an Egyptian goddess, Isis.
  3. Cleopatra originally ruled jointly with her father, Ptolemy XII Auletes, and later with her brothers, Ptolemy XIII and Ptolemy XIV, whom she married as per Egyptian custom, but eventually she became sole ruler. As pharaoh, she consummated a liaison with Julius Caesar that solidified her grip on the throne. She later elevated her son with Caesar, Caesarion, to co-ruler in name.
  4. After Caesar's assassination in 44 BC, she aligned with Mark Antony in opposition to Caesar's legal heir, Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (later known as Augustus). With Antony, she bore the twins Cleopatra Selene II and Alexander Helios, and another son, Ptolemy Philadelphus (her unions with her brothers had produced no children). After losing the Battle of Actium to Octavian's forces, Antony committed suicide. Cleopatra followed suit, according to tradition killing herself by means of an asp bite on August 12, 30 BC. She was briefly outlived by Caesarion, who was declared pharaoh by his supporters but soon killed on Octavian's orders. Egypt became the Roman province of Aegyptus.
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What was Cleopatra's throne name?

Cleopatra's entire name was Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator. The Thea Philopator means Father-Living Goddess.


Are there any of Cleopatra's descendants alive?

None of Cleopatra's descendants are still alive.http://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/did-descendants-cleopatra-vii-survive-and-produce-legendary-queen-zenobia-021008https://www.quora.com/Are-there-living-relatives-of-Cleopatra


What was Cleopatra's hair color?

'Being Egyptian, it's safe to say that Cleopatra's hair color was black like most Egyptian or desert-like living people."--Actually, Cleopatra wasn't Egyptian."Cleopatra was in fact a blond ( reddish blond to be exact). That's because she was not Egyptian. She was a Macedonian Greek, with hair as blonde as Alexander the greats. "-User:Stacystatik


What is the name of Cleopatra's obelisk?

There is no name for Cleopatra's obelisk because she does not have one. There are obelisks called "Cleopatra's Needles" but they have nothing to do with Cleopatra VII.There is no name for Cleopatra's obelisk because she does not have one. There are obelisks called "Cleopatra's Needles" but they have nothing to do with Cleopatra VII.There is no name for Cleopatra's obelisk because she does not have one. There are obelisks called "Cleopatra's Needles" but they have nothing to do with Cleopatra VII.There is no name for Cleopatra's obelisk because she does not have one. There are obelisks called "Cleopatra's Needles" but they have nothing to do with Cleopatra VII.There is no name for Cleopatra's obelisk because she does not have one. There are obelisks called "Cleopatra's Needles" but they have nothing to do with Cleopatra VII.There is no name for Cleopatra's obelisk because she does not have one. There are obelisks called "Cleopatra's Needles" but they have nothing to do with Cleopatra VII.There is no name for Cleopatra's obelisk because she does not have one. There are obelisks called "Cleopatra's Needles" but they have nothing to do with Cleopatra VII.There is no name for Cleopatra's obelisk because she does not have one. There are obelisks called "Cleopatra's Needles" but they have nothing to do with Cleopatra VII.There is no name for Cleopatra's obelisk because she does not have one. There are obelisks called "Cleopatra's Needles" but they have nothing to do with Cleopatra VII.


Was Cleopatra kind?

Cleopatra could be kind when it suited her or when kindness would advance her in some way. In other words, there was always a self-serving interest in any acts of "kindness" performed by Cleopatra. However, please remember that Cleopatra was an absolute monarch, living in an era when there was no concept of charity or public welfare or "giving back" as we have today. She lived according to different standards than ours.

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Where did Cleopatra died?

Cleopatra died in her living quarters in the palace at Alexandria where she was imprisoned.


What place was Cleopatra living in?

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Does Cleopatra have living family still?

No there are no one left from Cleopatra's family. Augustus Caesar killed her children.


What did Cleopatra do in college?

Cleopatra did not go to college. She lived 2082 years ago. College as we think of it was unknown to Cleopatra and anyone else living her her time.


What years was Cleopatra living in Egypt?

Really I have no clue because I'm just learning about Cleopatra!Tee Hee:)


Are there any of Cleopatra's descendants alive?

None of Cleopatra's descendants are still alive.http://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/did-descendants-cleopatra-vii-survive-and-produce-legendary-queen-zenobia-021008https://www.quora.com/Are-there-living-relatives-of-Cleopatra


What important things happened while Cleopatra was living?

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Why did Cleopatra's father leave?

he was forced out by rebellion because of high taxes and increased cost of living.


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