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Cleopatra

Cleopatra was the last Pharaoh who ruled Ancient Egypt. She committed suicide after losing the Battle of Octavia. Her liaisons with popular Roman figures Julius Caesar and Mark Antony are taken to be proof of her beauty and sexual appeal.

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Where did Cleopatra work?

Cleopatra worked in Egypt. She was the queen.

What kind of clothes did Cleopatra wear those days?

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What weapons did Cleopatra use?

she used swords, snakes, and powder and oil poisin

Was Cleopatra ever found?

not by archaeologists or other historians

When did Cleopatra marry Mark Antony?

Cleopatra "married" Marc Antony in 37 BC. However some scholars think this was a symbolic "marriage" cementing their political alliance. Antony probably thought so too, considering he knew that a marriage between a Roman and a foreigner was not recognized and the fact that he was already married to a Roman wife, Octavia, who was Octavian's sister. He never even divorced Octavia until at least five years after his "marriage" to Cleopatra.

When did Cleopatra go to war?

The only time that Cleopatra went to war was in 31 BC at Actium. She lost, big time.

Who ruled Egypt after Cleopatra?

After Cleopatra, Egypt became an imperial province of Rome. This meant that the emperor and not the senate had control over Egypt.

Why did Cleopatra move to Egypt?

Hello---Cleopatra was Egyptian. She was born, lived and died in Egypt. She was not an immigrant.

What were the hieroglyphs of Cleopatra's name?

Since you can't type in hieroglyphics on a computer (at least not mine), I would suggest that you type "Cleopatra/cartouche" into your web browser. You'll come up with several sites showing good pictures of Cleopatra's cartouche. A cartouche was a person's signature box. All the hieroglyphics of his/her name are in there.

What was Queen Cleopatra's greatest achievement?

Actually Cleopatra had very few achievements as a ruler. If it were not for her involvement in Roman politics, she would have faded into history as just another nondescript Egyptian ruler. The one big thing she did achieve was additional territories under her control due to her alliance with Marc Antony.

What was Cleopatra's role in her society?

She was pharaoh/queen. She made desicions, passed laws, and ruled over Ancient Egypt. She was very important.

What happened to Cleopatra's baby ceaseraion?

Cleopatra's son Caesarion was her co-ruler. He did not stay a baby for long, and on the temple at Dendera he is shown as a grown man, taller than his mother. He was ultimately betrayed and killed by Octavian.

Why was Cleopatra significant?

Cleopatra was the last Greek Pharaoh, and she was the only one who knew how to speak Egyptian language.

How long did Cleopatra rule and how did Cleopatra die?

Cleopatra ruled from 51 B.C to 30 B.C..so from age 18 to age 39 or 40..and she killed herself with a snake (asp snake or Egyptian Cobra if you preffer) to the chest because Augustus Ceasar, (or Octavian) was about to capture her and her lover Marc Antony after the "Civil war" in 31 B.C. We will probably never know exactly why, but it could be because Marc Antony had stabbed himself with a sword, by throwing himself on it, and died in her arms. They both are buried together supposedly in Tabusirius Magna. She was born 69 B.C.A. and died 30 B.C.A.

How did Cleopatra became pharaoh?

Cleopatra became pharaoh or queen as her father's co-ruler shortly before he died. In his will, her father made her co-ruler along with her brother Ptolemy XIII.

What is Cleopatra known for?

She is known for seducing Ceasar and Mark Anthony.

What impact has Cleopatra have on the world?

· her capability, ambition, and her remarkable charm left a great impression on history!

What impact did Cleopatra have on the world?

Cleopatra had a great impact on the world of her time. She was the catalyst that caused the final civil war which brought Octavian to power and the change in the Roman government.

Cleopatra queen of the nile?

The Nile river runs the entire ength of Egypt. Calling Cleopatra "queen of the Nile" is just another term for calling her queen of Egypt.

Has Cleopatra been found?

No, not yet. They are still looking and have two promising places where she might be buried.

Has Cleopatra been found yet?

No, they're still looking for her.

What did the servants of Cleopatra do?

The servants of Cleopatra did whatever job they were assigned. Technically, all the Egyptian bureaucrats were her servants and did their jobs ranging from court cases to collecting taxes. Her household servants did their assigned jobs such as cleaning, cooking, serving food and drink and seeing that the palace was supplied with what it needed. Her personal servants, took care of her clothes, applied make up, fixed her hair and emptied her chamber pot.

Why did cleopatra marry her brothers?

The government chose who married who at that time.