Cleopatra

Cleopatra did nothing to influence the world. She had no military conquests, made no innovative laws, did no building. It was only after her death that all the hype began growing about her. As one Egyptologist stated "the queen would probably laugh at all the things she is given credit for."

There wasn't any Roman general captivated by Cleopatra's love. That's just romantic myth. Cleopatra had affairs with both Julius Caesar and Marc Antony but both men needed/wanted her money rather than her person. Caesar needed her on the throne because she owed him money and Antony needed her financing of his military misadventures.

You'll have to be more specific as to witch statue you mean. Most statues which are thought to be Cleopatra are simply called "Cleopatra", although a few of them may be called after the place where it was found or after the place where it is kept.

Cleopatra killed herself with poison because she couldn't stand the thought of being humiliated by being dragged through the streets of Rome in Octavian's triumph.

The dates of the deaths of Cleopatra's children is another of those "we don't know" items about Cleopatra. What we do know is that her oldest son, Caesarion, died in 30 BC. We don't know anything about the lives of the other two boys. The girl, Cleopatra Selene, died a natural death sometime between 5 BC and 11 AD. That's as close as we can come.

No, the two women were different. Remember that "Cleopatra" was a very common name among the ruling classes during the first century BC. Cleopatra of Jerusalem was born and raised in Jerusalem and was either Jewish or of Nabatean ancestry, the sources differ. She was one of the wives of Herod the Great. The "of Jerusalem" is always added after her name to distinguish her from Cleopatra of Egypt.

Cleopatra told people that she was the daughter of Ra.

Cleopatra lost her power as a result of her avarice. She overreached herself by taking on Rome. Now she knew very well that Egypt could not defeat Rome militarily, so she tried to forge family ties with the two most powerful men of her time. After Caesar was killed, she turned her attention to Antony forging a partnership with him that she thought would ultimately bring her the rulership of not only her part of the world, but possibly of Rome itself. Her dreams of power turned into a nightmare of reality when Octavian entered Egypt and dethroned her.

Not good, by any means. The other rulers in the area hated her because she meddled and tried to interfere in their internal affairs. The hatred between Cleopatra and Herod is well known, but she was also disliked by the Nabatean Arabs and the kings of Armenia and the Medes. When Octavian was entering Egypt, she asked her neighbors for military help, but no one responded. The only positive relationships that she had with other rulers were with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony when they held power. As soon as Octavian gained control, her positive association with Rome collapsed.

according to my history project, her fame was unintended. she was chosen to be pharaoh because she was the last remaining person that was eligible. she was also made pharaoh because of her beauty, power and persusive talk. she is only more famous than other pharaohs I.E. rhamesis, because she was the last pharaoh of egypt and she was a woman.

The child of Cleopatra's was born in 47 BC, but weather it was Caesar's child is an open question.

No. Cleopatra was an extremely weak ruler. Her dynasty was crumbling, her country surrounded by would-be conquerors and she had no army to speak of for defense. That's why she had to use her personality and her charm to have a personal relationship with the two most powerful Romans of her time. Personal friendship and alliances were her only means of defense and a measure of security.

The names of only two of Cleopatra's viziers have come down to us, they are Horemhed and Yuya Amenhotep. She was also advised by three different high priests of the god Ptah from Memphis. There was also a man named Achillas, who, although obscure to us, must have been important in Cleo's time, as there were statues of him in Alexandria. He was also quite wealthy as he was the one who paid Octavian not to pull down Cleopatra's statues.

Cleopatra and Marc Antony both committed suicide after Octavian entered Alexandria. Antony tried fighting, but his troops abandoned him and went over to Octavian. Cleo was captured and when she realized that she would be taken to Rome and paraded in chains in Octavian's Triumph, offed herself.

Octavian had both political and personal reasons to defeat Cleopatra. As far as the political reasons, Cleopatra was the enemy; Rome had declared war against her and put him at the head of the Roman army, so she had to be defeated. On personal issues, Octavian's sister had been married to Antony. Cleopatra seduced Antony away from his sister and their children. The insult to the family honor had to be avenged.

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The so-called "curse of Queen Cleopatra" is more a myth than a reality, often associated with the belief that her spirit sought revenge on those who wronged her. Historical accounts suggest that Cleopatra did not leave behind any documented curse, and the idea has largely been popularized through literature and film. In reality, her legacy is more a reflection of her complex political and romantic life than any supernatural retribution. Consequently, the "curse" is considered a fictional narrative rather than a factual phenomenon.

Cleopatra was the queen of Egypt and as queen she owned the entire country, all the monuments, pyramids and temples included.

Cleopatra was not a strong leader. She was a weak ruler of a crumbling dynasty. She was desperately trying to prevent Rome from taking over her country but she had no leverage to do so. Egypt had no army and its wealth was tempting to outsiders. All Cleopatra had was her personality and her ability to manipulate people in a one on one situation. This ability worked on Caesar and Antony, but it ran up against a brick wall when she tried to manipulate Octavian.

Octavian and Agrippa defeated Antony and Cleopatra's forces at the battle of Actium.

Octavian and Agrippa defeated Antony and Cleopatra's forces at the battle of Actium.

Octavian and Agrippa defeated Antony and Cleopatra's forces at the battle of Actium.

Octavian and Agrippa defeated Antony and Cleopatra's forces at the battle of Actium.

Octavian and Agrippa defeated Antony and Cleopatra's forces at the battle of Actium.

Octavian and Agrippa defeated Antony and Cleopatra's forces at the battle of Actium.

Octavian and Agrippa defeated Antony and Cleopatra's forces at the battle of Actium.

Octavian and Agrippa defeated Antony and Cleopatra's forces at the battle of Actium.

Octavian and Agrippa defeated Antony and Cleopatra's forces at the battle of Actium.

We don't know for certain. Cleopatra presented a problem for Octavian. Although the Roman people were against Cleopatra and hated her for her relationship with Antony, there was always the possibility that they would feel sorry for her if she were to appear in Octavian's triumph (the way they felt sorry for Cleopatra's sister in Caesar's triumph) and Octavian did not want to take the chance of having to show her clemency. So, if Cleo did not kill herself, she would first be humiliated in Octavian's triumph in Rome, and then either killed or sent into exile, depending on the mood of the people, which Octavian had to gage very carefully.

We don't know for certain. Cleopatra presented a problem for Octavian. Although the Roman people were against Cleopatra and hated her for her relationship with Antony, there was always the possibility that they would feel sorry for her if she were to appear in Octavian's triumph (the way they felt sorry for Cleopatra's sister in Caesar's triumph) and Octavian did not want to take the chance of having to show her clemency. So, if Cleo did not kill herself, she would first be humiliated in Octavian's triumph in Rome, and then either killed or sent into exile, depending on the mood of the people, which Octavian had to gage very carefully.

We don't know for certain. Cleopatra presented a problem for Octavian. Although the Roman people were against Cleopatra and hated her for her relationship with Antony, there was always the possibility that they would feel sorry for her if she were to appear in Octavian's triumph (the way they felt sorry for Cleopatra's sister in Caesar's triumph) and Octavian did not want to take the chance of having to show her clemency. So, if Cleo did not kill herself, she would first be humiliated in Octavian's triumph in Rome, and then either killed or sent into exile, depending on the mood of the people, which Octavian had to gage very carefully.

We don't know for certain. Cleopatra presented a problem for Octavian. Although the Roman people were against Cleopatra and hated her for her relationship with Antony, there was always the possibility that they would feel sorry for her if she were to appear in Octavian's triumph (the way they felt sorry for Cleopatra's sister in Caesar's triumph) and Octavian did not want to take the chance of having to show her clemency. So, if Cleo did not kill herself, she would first be humiliated in Octavian's triumph in Rome, and then either killed or sent into exile, depending on the mood of the people, which Octavian had to gage very carefully.

We don't know for certain. Cleopatra presented a problem for Octavian. Although the Roman people were against Cleopatra and hated her for her relationship with Antony, there was always the possibility that they would feel sorry for her if she were to appear in Octavian's triumph (the way they felt sorry for Cleopatra's sister in Caesar's triumph) and Octavian did not want to take the chance of having to show her clemency. So, if Cleo did not kill herself, she would first be humiliated in Octavian's triumph in Rome, and then either killed or sent into exile, depending on the mood of the people, which Octavian had to gage very carefully.

We don't know for certain. Cleopatra presented a problem for Octavian. Although the Roman people were against Cleopatra and hated her for her relationship with Antony, there was always the possibility that they would feel sorry for her if she were to appear in Octavian's triumph (the way they felt sorry for Cleopatra's sister in Caesar's triumph) and Octavian did not want to take the chance of having to show her clemency. So, if Cleo did not kill herself, she would first be humiliated in Octavian's triumph in Rome, and then either killed or sent into exile, depending on the mood of the people, which Octavian had to gage very carefully.

We don't know for certain. Cleopatra presented a problem for Octavian. Although the Roman people were against Cleopatra and hated her for her relationship with Antony, there was always the possibility that they would feel sorry for her if she were to appear in Octavian's triumph (the way they felt sorry for Cleopatra's sister in Caesar's triumph) and Octavian did not want to take the chance of having to show her clemency. So, if Cleo did not kill herself, she would first be humiliated in Octavian's triumph in Rome, and then either killed or sent into exile, depending on the mood of the people, which Octavian had to gage very carefully.

We don't know for certain. Cleopatra presented a problem for Octavian. Although the Roman people were against Cleopatra and hated her for her relationship with Antony, there was always the possibility that they would feel sorry for her if she were to appear in Octavian's triumph (the way they felt sorry for Cleopatra's sister in Caesar's triumph) and Octavian did not want to take the chance of having to show her clemency. So, if Cleo did not kill herself, she would first be humiliated in Octavian's triumph in Rome, and then either killed or sent into exile, depending on the mood of the people, which Octavian had to gage very carefully.

We don't know for certain. Cleopatra presented a problem for Octavian. Although the Roman people were against Cleopatra and hated her for her relationship with Antony, there was always the possibility that they would feel sorry for her if she were to appear in Octavian's triumph (the way they felt sorry for Cleopatra's sister in Caesar's triumph) and Octavian did not want to take the chance of having to show her clemency. So, if Cleo did not kill herself, she would first be humiliated in Octavian's triumph in Rome, and then either killed or sent into exile, depending on the mood of the people, which Octavian had to gage very carefully.

Cleopatra did not marry any of her sons. She married two of her brothers.

Cleopatra did not marry any of her sons. She married two of her brothers.

Cleopatra did not marry any of her sons. She married two of her brothers.

Cleopatra did not marry any of her sons. She married two of her brothers.

Cleopatra did not marry any of her sons. She married two of her brothers.

Cleopatra did not marry any of her sons. She married two of her brothers.

Cleopatra did not marry any of her sons. She married two of her brothers.

Cleopatra did not marry any of her sons. She married two of her brothers.

Cleopatra did not marry any of her sons. She married two of her brothers.

because she didn't love him. True, but that's only a part of it. There are two schools of thought as to why Cleopatra spread the false rumor that she was dead. One is that she wanted to get rid of Antony so she could negotiate for herself with Octavian. So she sent a deliberate false message knowing that Antony would either flee Alexandria or commit suicide. Either way, he would be gone, leaving her free to try to use her charms on Octavian.

The other thinking is that there was no deliberate false message, but a hurried oral message. Antony was told by the messenger that Cleopatra was in her tomb. When he heard this, he assumed that she was dead.

Caesarion, her son by Julia Caeser. He was murdered by Octavian (Augustus) after cleopatras defeat at actium, ending not only cleopatras 300 year old dynasty but also the Hellenistic age

Mark Anthony