Cleopatra

She had plenty of problems. The first was staying alive. The Ptolemies were notorious for killing each other off and the feud between Cleo and her brother was no exception. Her second problem was getting and keeping the throne, followed by the birth of a fatherless son and then the death of her Roman protector, Caesar. She had problems in determining what side to back after Caesar's death and then after taking up with Marc Antony found herself on the losing end at Actium.

Cleopatra was never known to be fierce. She was portrayed by the ancient writers as clever, wily, an even sneaky, but never fierce.

Cleopatra herself was not very important. She had a wealthy country but no means of defending it or securing it except by personal relationships. In other words, Cleopatra's power was only in one on one situations. Her son, Caesarion, was slightly more important, as Cleopatra claimed that he was fathered by Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar never recognized the boy as his son. However, Marc Antony did recognize Caesarion as Caesar's son even though it meant nothing. Antony was not stupid; he knew Roman law. He knew full well that any child of Cleopatra, even if he were actually fathered by Caesar, would never be recognized as legitimate in Rome because his mother was a foreigner and he would be considered a foreigner too. Foreigners were not allowed to inherit in ancient Rome. Antony only recognized Caesarion and gave him honors in order to get back at Octavian who was winning the propaganda war.

Cleopatra held nothing in her hand when she died, except possibly the crook and flail which were symbols of an Egyptian ruler's power. This is only assumed, as one of her slaves who died with her was adjusting Cleo's diadem when she was overcome. If the queen was wearing her crown, then it is assumed that she would also be holding the symbols of her power.

Several reasons led up to the war between Octavian and Antony and Cleopatra, but the main reason was power. Both men were in a power struggle for supremacy in Rome. Antony, by openly entering into a political alliance with Cleopatra played right into Octavian's hands. Cleopatra herself, by seducing Antony, set herself up as a tool for Octavian to use in discrediting Antony. The power struggle continued and culminated in Octavian's victory at Actium.

Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.

Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.

Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.

Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.

Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.

Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.

Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.

Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.

Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.

Cleopatra was 39 years of age when she committed suicide.

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No. The only legacy that Cleopatra left was one of myth and misconception about her and her activities. Because of all the misconceptions regarding her, Cleopatra and her story has proven lucrative for fiction writers such as novelists and playwrights.

No. The only legacy that Cleopatra left was one of myth and misconception about her and her activities. Because of all the misconceptions regarding her, Cleopatra and her story has proven lucrative for fiction writers such as novelists and playwrights.

No. The only legacy that Cleopatra left was one of myth and misconception about her and her activities. Because of all the misconceptions regarding her, Cleopatra and her story has proven lucrative for fiction writers such as novelists and playwrights.

No. The only legacy that Cleopatra left was one of myth and misconception about her and her activities. Because of all the misconceptions regarding her, Cleopatra and her story has proven lucrative for fiction writers such as novelists and playwrights.

No. The only legacy that Cleopatra left was one of myth and misconception about her and her activities. Because of all the misconceptions regarding her, Cleopatra and her story has proven lucrative for fiction writers such as novelists and playwrights.

No. The only legacy that Cleopatra left was one of myth and misconception about her and her activities. Because of all the misconceptions regarding her, Cleopatra and her story has proven lucrative for fiction writers such as novelists and playwrights.

No. The only legacy that Cleopatra left was one of myth and misconception about her and her activities. Because of all the misconceptions regarding her, Cleopatra and her story has proven lucrative for fiction writers such as novelists and playwrights.

No. The only legacy that Cleopatra left was one of myth and misconception about her and her activities. Because of all the misconceptions regarding her, Cleopatra and her story has proven lucrative for fiction writers such as novelists and playwrights.

No. The only legacy that Cleopatra left was one of myth and misconception about her and her activities. Because of all the misconceptions regarding her, Cleopatra and her story has proven lucrative for fiction writers such as novelists and playwrights.

Cleopatra definately used her body to seduce and entrap Marc Antony. She used her mind to get information about him and how to use this information.

Although we are not entirely sure, it is said she was very beautiful, but some people think she wasn't that pretty. According to the latest facial reconstruction taken from the coins depicting Cleopatra, she had a large nose and high cheekbones and was fat, or as the researchers put it, "quite plump". However until her tomb is found and her mummy examined and a proper scientific facial reconstruction done, we won't know for certain what old Cleo looked like.

That's a question that can't be answered with the knowledge we have at this time. We know for certain that Cleopatra was white from her father's side of the family, or at least that's what the historians guess. Her father was Macedonian and Macedonians are of the white/Caucasian race. But we don't know who her mother was. Her mother could have been black, or any number of people on her mother's side could have been black. If Cleopatra's tomb is ever found, perhaps there will be some revelation in there, but at this time, we simply do not know Cleopatra's race.

That's a question that can't be answered with the knowledge we have at this time. We know for certain that Cleopatra was white from her father's side of the family, or at least that's what the historians guess. Her father was Macedonian and Macedonians are of the white/Caucasian race. But we don't know who her mother was. Her mother could have been black, or any number of people on her mother's side could have been black. If Cleopatra's tomb is ever found, perhaps there will be some revelation in there, but at this time, we simply do not know Cleopatra's race.

That's a question that can't be answered with the knowledge we have at this time. We know for certain that Cleopatra was white from her father's side of the family, or at least that's what the historians guess. Her father was Macedonian and Macedonians are of the white/Caucasian race. But we don't know who her mother was. Her mother could have been black, or any number of people on her mother's side could have been black. If Cleopatra's tomb is ever found, perhaps there will be some revelation in there, but at this time, we simply do not know Cleopatra's race.

That's a question that can't be answered with the knowledge we have at this time. We know for certain that Cleopatra was white from her father's side of the family, or at least that's what the historians guess. Her father was Macedonian and Macedonians are of the white/Caucasian race. But we don't know who her mother was. Her mother could have been black, or any number of people on her mother's side could have been black. If Cleopatra's tomb is ever found, perhaps there will be some revelation in there, but at this time, we simply do not know Cleopatra's race.

That's a question that can't be answered with the knowledge we have at this time. We know for certain that Cleopatra was white from her father's side of the family, or at least that's what the historians guess. Her father was Macedonian and Macedonians are of the white/Caucasian race. But we don't know who her mother was. Her mother could have been black, or any number of people on her mother's side could have been black. If Cleopatra's tomb is ever found, perhaps there will be some revelation in there, but at this time, we simply do not know Cleopatra's race.

That's a question that can't be answered with the knowledge we have at this time. We know for certain that Cleopatra was white from her father's side of the family, or at least that's what the historians guess. Her father was Macedonian and Macedonians are of the white/Caucasian race. But we don't know who her mother was. Her mother could have been black, or any number of people on her mother's side could have been black. If Cleopatra's tomb is ever found, perhaps there will be some revelation in there, but at this time, we simply do not know Cleopatra's race.

That's a question that can't be answered with the knowledge we have at this time. We know for certain that Cleopatra was white from her father's side of the family, or at least that's what the historians guess. Her father was Macedonian and Macedonians are of the white/Caucasian race. But we don't know who her mother was. Her mother could have been black, or any number of people on her mother's side could have been black. If Cleopatra's tomb is ever found, perhaps there will be some revelation in there, but at this time, we simply do not know Cleopatra's race.

That's a question that can't be answered with the knowledge we have at this time. We know for certain that Cleopatra was white from her father's side of the family, or at least that's what the historians guess. Her father was Macedonian and Macedonians are of the white/Caucasian race. But we don't know who her mother was. Her mother could have been black, or any number of people on her mother's side could have been black. If Cleopatra's tomb is ever found, perhaps there will be some revelation in there, but at this time, we simply do not know Cleopatra's race.

That's a question that can't be answered with the knowledge we have at this time. We know for certain that Cleopatra was white from her father's side of the family, or at least that's what the historians guess. Her father was Macedonian and Macedonians are of the white/Caucasian race. But we don't know who her mother was. Her mother could have been black, or any number of people on her mother's side could have been black. If Cleopatra's tomb is ever found, perhaps there will be some revelation in there, but at this time, we simply do not know Cleopatra's race.

You could call her strict, but she was no more strict then any other ruler of eqypt

Cleopatra's younger brothers were Ptolemy XIII and Ptolemy XIV.

Cleopatra died from poison. that much we know. However we don't know exactly what the poison actually was. A German researcher, Dr. Christoph Schaefer, did research on this matter and came to the conclusion that Cleopatra died from a "cocktail" of three poisons, opium, hemlock, and wolfsbane. (maybe yes; maybe no. At any rate all those ingredients were available to her.) Forget about the asp bite. It could not have happened for many reasons.

Being a queen was not an elected office. No one had to encourage Cleopatra to be a queen. She was born to be a queen and was designated a queen in her father's will. Julius Caesar reestablished her on the throne after she had been ousted by her brother but she had already been a ruler before her exile.

Charmion was one of the slaves who died with Cleopatra. Some sources claim she was a hairdresser, others make this claim for Iras, the other slave who died with Cleo.

Charmion was one of the slaves who died with Cleopatra. Some sources claim she was a hairdresser, others make this claim for Iras, the other slave who died with Cleo.

Charmion was one of the slaves who died with Cleopatra. Some sources claim she was a hairdresser, others make this claim for Iras, the other slave who died with Cleo.

Charmion was one of the slaves who died with Cleopatra. Some sources claim she was a hairdresser, others make this claim for Iras, the other slave who died with Cleo.

Charmion was one of the slaves who died with Cleopatra. Some sources claim she was a hairdresser, others make this claim for Iras, the other slave who died with Cleo.

Charmion was one of the slaves who died with Cleopatra. Some sources claim she was a hairdresser, others make this claim for Iras, the other slave who died with Cleo.

Charmion was one of the slaves who died with Cleopatra. Some sources claim she was a hairdresser, others make this claim for Iras, the other slave who died with Cleo.

Charmion was one of the slaves who died with Cleopatra. Some sources claim she was a hairdresser, others make this claim for Iras, the other slave who died with Cleo.

Charmion was one of the slaves who died with Cleopatra. Some sources claim she was a hairdresser, others make this claim for Iras, the other slave who died with Cleo.

The major event that happened during Cleopatra's childhood was her father's exile and return. This return resulted in the deaths of Cleopatra's sister and her husband (and more than likely many others as well).

The major event that happened during Cleopatra's childhood was her father's exile and return. This return resulted in the deaths of Cleopatra's sister and her husband (and more than likely many others as well).

The major event that happened during Cleopatra's childhood was her father's exile and return. This return resulted in the deaths of Cleopatra's sister and her husband (and more than likely many others as well).

The major event that happened during Cleopatra's childhood was her father's exile and return. This return resulted in the deaths of Cleopatra's sister and her husband (and more than likely many others as well).

The major event that happened during Cleopatra's childhood was her father's exile and return. This return resulted in the deaths of Cleopatra's sister and her husband (and more than likely many others as well).

The major event that happened during Cleopatra's childhood was her father's exile and return. This return resulted in the deaths of Cleopatra's sister and her husband (and more than likely many others as well).

The major event that happened during Cleopatra's childhood was her father's exile and return. This return resulted in the deaths of Cleopatra's sister and her husband (and more than likely many others as well).

The major event that happened during Cleopatra's childhood was her father's exile and return. This return resulted in the deaths of Cleopatra's sister and her husband (and more than likely many others as well).

The major event that happened during Cleopatra's childhood was her father's exile and return. This return resulted in the deaths of Cleopatra's sister and her husband (and more than likely many others as well).

Cleopatra did not really achieve her goals -- at least not the important ones. It was easy for her as a queen to get what she wanted simply by ordering it However when it came to important matters such as preserving her county's independence, preserving her dynasty and extending Egypt's influence by annexing more territory, she failed miserably,

Cleopatra did not really achieve her goals -- at least not the important ones. It was easy for her as a queen to get what she wanted simply by ordering it However when it came to important matters such as preserving her county's independence, preserving her dynasty and extending Egypt's influence by annexing more territory, she failed miserably,

Cleopatra did not really achieve her goals -- at least not the important ones. It was easy for her as a queen to get what she wanted simply by ordering it However when it came to important matters such as preserving her county's independence, preserving her dynasty and extending Egypt's influence by annexing more territory, she failed miserably,

Cleopatra did not really achieve her goals -- at least not the important ones. It was easy for her as a queen to get what she wanted simply by ordering it However when it came to important matters such as preserving her county's independence, preserving her dynasty and extending Egypt's influence by annexing more territory, she failed miserably,

Cleopatra did not really achieve her goals -- at least not the important ones. It was easy for her as a queen to get what she wanted simply by ordering it However when it came to important matters such as preserving her county's independence, preserving her dynasty and extending Egypt's influence by annexing more territory, she failed miserably,

Cleopatra did not really achieve her goals -- at least not the important ones. It was easy for her as a queen to get what she wanted simply by ordering it However when it came to important matters such as preserving her county's independence, preserving her dynasty and extending Egypt's influence by annexing more territory, she failed miserably,

Cleopatra did not really achieve her goals -- at least not the important ones. It was easy for her as a queen to get what she wanted simply by ordering it However when it came to important matters such as preserving her county's independence, preserving her dynasty and extending Egypt's influence by annexing more territory, she failed miserably,

Cleopatra did not really achieve her goals -- at least not the important ones. It was easy for her as a queen to get what she wanted simply by ordering it However when it came to important matters such as preserving her county's independence, preserving her dynasty and extending Egypt's influence by annexing more territory, she failed miserably,

Cleopatra did not really achieve her goals -- at least not the important ones. It was easy for her as a queen to get what she wanted simply by ordering it However when it came to important matters such as preserving her county's independence, preserving her dynasty and extending Egypt's influence by annexing more territory, she failed miserably,

The place of Cleopatra's birth is another thing that we do not know. Some historians think she may have been born at or around Thebes due to the support she had in that area. However there is no solid proof of this. All we know is that she lived in Alexandria.

The place of Cleopatra's birth is another thing that we do not know. Some historians think she may have been born at or around Thebes due to the support she had in that area. However there is no solid proof of this. All we know is that she lived in Alexandria.

The place of Cleopatra's birth is another thing that we do not know. Some historians think she may have been born at or around Thebes due to the support she had in that area. However there is no solid proof of this. All we know is that she lived in Alexandria.

The place of Cleopatra's birth is another thing that we do not know. Some historians think she may have been born at or around Thebes due to the support she had in that area. However there is no solid proof of this. All we know is that she lived in Alexandria.

The place of Cleopatra's birth is another thing that we do not know. Some historians think she may have been born at or around Thebes due to the support she had in that area. However there is no solid proof of this. All we know is that she lived in Alexandria.

The place of Cleopatra's birth is another thing that we do not know. Some historians think she may have been born at or around Thebes due to the support she had in that area. However there is no solid proof of this. All we know is that she lived in Alexandria.

The place of Cleopatra's birth is another thing that we do not know. Some historians think she may have been born at or around Thebes due to the support she had in that area. However there is no solid proof of this. All we know is that she lived in Alexandria.

The place of Cleopatra's birth is another thing that we do not know. Some historians think she may have been born at or around Thebes due to the support she had in that area. However there is no solid proof of this. All we know is that she lived in Alexandria.

The place of Cleopatra's birth is another thing that we do not know. Some historians think she may have been born at or around Thebes due to the support she had in that area. However there is no solid proof of this. All we know is that she lived in Alexandria.

Cleopatra's rise or claim to power came from her father's will. Cleo and her brother were made co-rulers of Egypt with Rome as their guardian.

Cleopatra's rise or claim to power came from her father's will. Cleo and her brother were made co-rulers of Egypt with Rome as their guardian.

Cleopatra's rise or claim to power came from her father's will. Cleo and her brother were made co-rulers of Egypt with Rome as their guardian.

Cleopatra's rise or claim to power came from her father's will. Cleo and her brother were made co-rulers of Egypt with Rome as their guardian.

Cleopatra's rise or claim to power came from her father's will. Cleo and her brother were made co-rulers of Egypt with Rome as their guardian.

Cleopatra's rise or claim to power came from her father's will. Cleo and her brother were made co-rulers of Egypt with Rome as their guardian.

Cleopatra's rise or claim to power came from her father's will. Cleo and her brother were made co-rulers of Egypt with Rome as their guardian.

Cleopatra's rise or claim to power came from her father's will. Cleo and her brother were made co-rulers of Egypt with Rome as their guardian.

Cleopatra's rise or claim to power came from her father's will. Cleo and her brother were made co-rulers of Egypt with Rome as their guardian.

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Cleopatra never had a castle. She lived in a palace in the city of Alexandria. Castles were not in existence during the time that Cleopatra lived.

Cleopatra was motivated by personal greed, the desire to preserve her dynasty and if possible, to keep Egypt independent.

Cleopatra was motivated by personal greed, the desire to preserve her dynasty and if possible, to keep Egypt independent.

Cleopatra was motivated by personal greed, the desire to preserve her dynasty and if possible, to keep Egypt independent.

Cleopatra was motivated by personal greed, the desire to preserve her dynasty and if possible, to keep Egypt independent.

Cleopatra was motivated by personal greed, the desire to preserve her dynasty and if possible, to keep Egypt independent.

Cleopatra was motivated by personal greed, the desire to preserve her dynasty and if possible, to keep Egypt independent.

Cleopatra was motivated by personal greed, the desire to preserve her dynasty and if possible, to keep Egypt independent.

Cleopatra was motivated by personal greed, the desire to preserve her dynasty and if possible, to keep Egypt independent.

Cleopatra was motivated by personal greed, the desire to preserve her dynasty and if possible, to keep Egypt independent.

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