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    Cleopatra VII Of Egypt

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    Cleopatra VII of Egypt Cleopatra VII was born to the Ptolemaic dynasty, a family of greek, and was the last known pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Because of her beauty and charm she was often referred to Isis, the goddess of love, marriage and heath. She was also known for her power of seduction and beauty. Because of this she charmed her way to Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Cleopatra’s father was King Ptolemy XII. Not much was known about Cleopatra’s mother but it was thought to be Cleopatra V Tryphaena

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    woman" (Lefkowitz and Fant 126). During a time dominated by male rulers, Cleopatra VII Philopator (69 BCE – 31 BCE), the Last Pharaoh of Egypt, stood out among them all. With Egypt’s wealth at her disposal, she was “incomparably richer than anyone else” (Schiff 2). The amount of power a ruler had at the time of Cleopatra’s existence depended highly on the level of financial stability. However, wealth was not all Cleopatra was known for. She exhibited high militant leadership skills equal to that

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    Cleopatra was the last Pharaoh of Egypt. She was beautiful, highly educated, wealthy, and could speak various languages. She was a powerful woman who ruled for nearly 30 years and made strong alliances with Rome through relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. In 69 B.C., Cleopatra VII was born in Egypt. (Bio) She had three sisters and two younger brothers. Her father was Ptolemy XII and her mother’s identity is unknown. Cleopatra and all of the Ptolemies were of Macedonian Greek descent

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    Raina Rodriguez Cleopatra Being the most powerful person to rule an area is difficult, but to be female and to be the very last ruler is even more troubling. Cleopatra, a name known to many, was an Egyptian ruler and last true pharaoh of Egypt. Cleopatra was born in 69 BC in Alexandria, Egypt to the last dynasty in her family. Many people have speculated what Cleopatra’s ethnicity is, and she very likely has Greek descent and African background. By the age of 14, Cleopatra had gained joint regent

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    Cleopatra, once Queen of Egypt, is one of the most well-known rulers in history. She was born in October of 69 B.C. in Alexandria, Egypt, and died August 12, 30 B.C. also in Alexandria, Egypt. Her reign lasted for more than twenty years, and she killed herself at the age of 39 after Antony was defeated by Augustus. She was the last Egyptian pharaoh, and when her reign ended, Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire. Cleopatra is most known by her inheritance of the throne, her effect and influence

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    Cleopatra And Cleopatra

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    Cleopatra is said to be the most beautiful woman in the history of human race, who successfully ruled the hearts of the most powerful men during her time. One article states,” Ever since the age of women-worship and chivalry the Egyptian queen has been one of love’s martyrs. She is a good woman to Chaucer and figures in his Legend. Being all save dull and stupid that a loving woman ought not to have been, having loved and been loved until death. That was the medieval cardinal virtue; without in holy

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    was gained by her influence on male leaders to gain power. Cleopatra is one of the most remembered if not revered leaders of history due to her sheer intellect, passion, and persuasiveness. Her ability to make allies and grow her empire into something large and vast shows her vision and work ethic. The influence she had on people is what helped her gain power over Egypt, but it is what ultimately led to her unfortunate downfall. Cleopatra comes from a Ptolemaic background. The Ptolemaics were of

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    16. Cleopatra- the beauty which ruled Egypt Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator, born in 69 B.C. Alexandria, Ptolemaic Kingdom commonly known as Cleopatra was member of Ptolemic dynasty of ancient Egypt who ruled her Kingdom for 21 years. Her name meant “ glory of her Father” and she stood true on its meaning. She was the most beautiful women of that era. Though the tales of her beauty cannot be forgetten but she was also the most intelligent women with scariest political mind of ancient Egypt and

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    Cleopatra Research Paper

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    Most people believe that cleopatra took her own life by getting bit by a cobra. Cleopatra was not Egyptian. While Cleopatra was born in Egypt, she traced her family origins to Macedonian Greece and Ptolemy I Soter, one of Alexander the Great’s generals. Ptolemy took the reigns of Egypt after Alexander’s death in 323 B.C., and he launched a dynasty of Greek-speaking rulers that lasted for nearly three centuries. Despite not being ethnically Egyptian, Cleopatra embraced many of her country’s ancient

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    Cleopatra Research Paper

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    Cleopatra was a prominent figure that left a mark on Egypt. She was the queen of egypt; the last ruler of the Macedonian dynasty. She was born around 69 BC. Around that time Egypt was one of the world’s great powers. Cleopatra’s father was king Ptolemy XII. In 51 BC, Ptolemy XII died, meaning the throne was given to Cleopatra and her little brother. Years going into throne, problems arose between them. Cleopatra declared war against her brother to take over Egypt for herself. Which caused her to

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