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• Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator, born in 69 BC, co-ruled Egypt with her father, Ptolemy XII, and later with her brothers, Ptolemy XIII and Ptolemy XIV.Egyptology Online: The Infamous Cleopatra By allying herself with Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, she was able to run her brother off and take control of Egypt. She then ruled the country alongside her son Cesarion, from 44 BC to 30 BC.

  • In April 2009, a team of archaeologists announced that they had found evidence that indicated the burial site of Cleopatra and Mark Antony might be located near the Taposiris Magna, 50 kilometers west of Alexandria.Voice of America: Archaeologists Closing In on Possible Site of Cleopatra's Tomb (April 18, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Born January, 69 BC
  2. Four children: 1 by Julius Caesar, 3 by Mark Antony
  3. 2 brothers: Ptolemy III and Ptolemy XIV
  4. Predecessor: Ptolemy XII
  5. Considered the last pharaoh of Egypt
  6. Ruled Egypt from 51-30 BCEgyptology Online: The Infamous Cleopatra
  7. Sister, Arsinoe, executed by Mark Antony
  8. Only member of her family to learn EgyptianEgyptology Online: The Infamous Cleopatra
  9. Died: 30 BC
  10. Cause of death: SuicideEgyptology Online: The Infamous Cleopatra

• End of the Hellenistic Era

  Cleopatra VII is considered to be the last Pharaoh of Egypt. Her reign saw the end of the Hellenistic Era and the dawn of the Roman Era.

  The Hellenistic era was a period of time that was filled with Greek power and influence following the achievements of Alexander the Great. The Roman era followed the Hellenistic period. Ancient Rome was considered to be the seat of power in the Mediterranean area during the Roman era.

• Quote

  Cleopatra was a woman of insatiable sexuality and insatiable avarice...Through her own genius, she captivated the two greatest Romans of her time, and destroyed herself.— Dio Cassius#Channel 4: AD 1: Cleopatra

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  Julius Caesar | Mark Antony | Antony and Cleopatra | Roman History | Emperor Commodus

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