Cleopatra was born in 70 or 69 BC and was the oldest daughter of Pharaoh Ptolemy XII (Auletes) of Egypt. Her mother is believed to be Cleopatra V Tryphaena, Ptolemy XII’s wife and probably his stepsister. As a member of the Ptolemaic line, she was related to its founder, Ptolemy I Soter, a Macedonian Greek general and friend of Alexander the Great. Cleopatra had a memorable life in which she married both her siblings and then battled against them for royal supremacy. She had a liaison with the Roman ruler Julius Caesar, and after his death, with his companion, the Roman general Mark Antony. She eventually committed suicide. Cleopatra is a magnificent, acclaimed figure in history and there are many different legends connected to her. She was the last dynamic leader of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt and also a maritime pioneer, linguist and healer.
No contemporary records exist of Cleopatra’s life, so the majority of her story has been learnt through historians like Plutarch (46 AD–120 AD) and Dio Cassius (155 AD–235 AD).
The following 10 fascinating facts about Cleopatra will shed light on the family, life, rule, connections, and death of this celebrated Egyptian queen:
Top 10 Amazing and Fascinating Facts about Cleopatra VII
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