Throughout history, many rulers have come to power by holding the succession to the throne. In a time when high level positions in dynasties were held predominantly by men, one woman used her brain rather than body to gain the respect of those around her. That leader, Cleopatra, used her skills and knowledge as a way to rule ancient Egypt as one of the last Macedonian-Greek rulers to rule shortly throughout her era. Cleopatra encountered and overcame many obstacles on her way to taking the throne, thus solidifying her place in history.
Cleopatra who was the daughter of Ptolemy VII and Cleopatra V. Tryphaena. At the time of her father’s death in 51 BC, Cleopatra along with her younger brother Ptolemy VIII were to rule egypt as king and queen.
Cleopatra who was the daughter of Ptolemy VII and Cleopatra V. Tryphaena. At the time of her father’s death in 51 BC, Cleopatra along with her younger brother Ptolemy VIII were to rule egypt as king and queen.