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  2. Cleopatra - Wikipedia

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    Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator (Koinē Greek: Κλεοπάτρα Θεά Φιλοπάτωρ lit. ' Cleopatra father-loving goddess '; [note 5] 70/69 BC – 10 August 30 BC) was Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC, and its last active ruler.

  3. Cleopatra | Biography, Beauty, History, Death, & Facts |...

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    Cleopatra (born 70/69 bce —died August 30 bce, Alexandria) was an Egyptian queen of the Ptolemaic dynasty, famous in history and drama as the lover of Julius Caesar and later as the wife of Mark Antony.

  4. Cleopatra ‑ Life, Rule & Death - HISTORY

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    Cleopatra VII ruled ancient Egypt as co-regent for almost three decades. She is famed for her savvy political alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

  5. Who was Cleopatra? - National Geographic

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    Who was Cleopatra? Born to Egyptian king Ptolemy XII Auletes and an unknown mother in 69 B.C., Cleopatra was a member of an ancient Greek dynasty that had taken over Egypt in 305 B.C....

  6. Cleopatra - World History Encyclopedia

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    Although arguably the most famous Egyptian queen, Cleopatra was actually Greek and a member of the Ptolemaic Dynasty (323-30 BCE) which ruled Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great (l. 356-323 BCE).

  7. Who Was Cleopatra? | Smithsonian

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    Who Was Cleopatra? Mythology, propaganda, Liz Taylor and the real Queen of the Nile. Amy Crawford. Contributing Writer. March 31, 2007. The Egyptian queen frequently surrounded herself with...

  8. Cleopatra summary | Britannica

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    Cleopatra, in full Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator, (born 70/69 bce —died Aug. 30 bce, Alexandria), Egyptian queen (of Macedonian descent), last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt.

  9. Cleopatra VII - Facts, Mark Antony & Death - Biography

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    Cleopatra, who reigned as queen of Egypt during the 1st century B.C., is one of the most famous female rulers in history. Her life inspired a Shakespeare play and several movies.

  10. Cleopatra: Facts & Related Content - Encyclopedia Britannica

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    Cleopatra was an Egyptian queen who ruled from 51 to 30 BCE. Known for her beauty, charm, and intelligence, she was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty. Cleopatra was involved in political alliances and relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, which ultimately led to her downfall after the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra's ...

  11. BBC - History - Cleopatra

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    Cleopatra of Egypt © Cleopatra VII was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, ruling Egypt from 51 BC - 30 BC. She is celebrated for her beauty and her love affairs with the Roman...