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Cleopatra

Cleopatra. Queen of Egypt. Basic Facts . Ruled from 51 BC – 30 BC Life was filled with drama She was Macedonian (Not Egyptian) Her father was Ptolemy XII. He left the throne to Cleopatra and Ptolemy XIII. Soon after the death of their father, her brother had her exiled.

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Cleopatra

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  1. Cleopatra Queen of Egypt

  2. Basic Facts • Ruled from 51 BC – 30 BC • Life was filled with drama • She was Macedonian (Not Egyptian) • Her father was Ptolemy XII. He left the throne to Cleopatra and Ptolemy XIII. • Soon after the death of their father, her brother had her exiled.

  3. Caesar and Cleopatra • Julius Caesar (Roman general) went to Egypt and Cleopatra • wanted his help. Since she was exiled, she role herself in a • rug. • Caesar helped her regain the throne. • Lived in Rome until Caesar was killed. The theory is that he • was killed since people were worried the two of them would be • too powerful. • Cleopatra and her son returned to Egypt. • Soon after she returned, Cleopatra’s brother was killed some • blamed her.

  4. Cleopatra and Mark Antony • After Caesar’s death, the Roman Empire was not doing well. • Mark Antony took over the Eastern Roman Empire • To protect Egypt, Cleopatra went to Antony for help. • He fell in love with her. • He wanted to make Cleopatra his queen. • Romans became very upset and did not trust Antony • Antony lost power and support of Rome • Octavian declared war on them. • Lack of power would mean lack of Cleopatra’s love • Wrote a letter saying she was going to die. • He was heartbroken and committed suicide. • It is believed that he died in her arms.

  5. Cleopatra and Octavian • Egypt was still struggling as a country. • Octavian became the ruler of Rome and wanted to take over Egypt. • Cleopatra tried to charm Octavian to convince him not to take over Egypt. • He did not fall in love with her. • He ordered for her to be taken prisoner. • Could not live live as a prisoner so she killed herself • Allowed herself to be bitten by a poisonous snake. • She was buried next to Mark Antony • Her son was executed so he could not have any claim to the throne. • William Shakespeare wrote the famous Elizabethan play Antony and Cleopatra. His play is considered a tragedy.

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