Queen Hatshepsut-
Queen Hatshepsut ruled from 1505-1485 B.C., she was “the first Warrior Queen in African history… [and] her reign was one of the most outstanding in the 18th Dynasty of Egypt.” The journey to the throne for Queen Hatshepsut began in tragedy. Hatshepsut was the only one of her four siblings to live past childhood and, her father, King Thothmes developed paralysis weakening him. As a result of this, he appointed Hatshepsut as his chief aid. Before he passed away, Queen Hatshepsut was married to her half-brother, who became Thothmes II. Shortly after, Thomas II was told he had not much longer to live. With no crowned prince, Thothmes II married his son, Thothmes III, to a young harem girl. During this transition, Hatshepsut was named Dowager Queen Mother. This was not satisfactory for Hatshepsut and she formulated a plan to assume position of the throne. …show more content…
Hatshepsut ruled over Egypt of 21 years, during which she was able to strengthen Egypt. The end of her reign is still a mystery, even though it was a natural death.
Cleopatra-
Cleopatra was born in 69 B.C. at 18 years of age herself and brother, Ptolemy III ruled over Egypt. At the time, Egypt was “a Roman protectorate, was beset with internal strife and intrigue.” Cleopatra formed a political alliance with Julius Caesar, which allowed her to strengthen and reinforce her power. This political alliance was formed to protect Egypt from Roman domination. After Caesar was murdered, Cleopatra was formed another political alliance with Mark Anthony. When Anthony, died Octavius assumed complete and total control over Egypt. Pain stricken over the loss of her country, Cleopatra killed herself.
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Queen Hatshepsut ruled from 1505-1485 B.C., she was “the first Warrior Queen in African history… [and] her reign was one of the most outstanding in the 18th Dynasty of Egypt.” The journey to the throne for Queen Hatshepsut began in tragedy. Hatshepsut was the only one of her four siblings to live past childhood and, her father, King Thothmes developed paralysis weakening him. As a result of this, he appointed Hatshepsut as his chief aid. Before he passed away, Queen Hatshepsut was married to her half-brother, who became Thothmes II. Shortly after, Thomas II was told he had not much longer to live. With no crowned prince, Thothmes II married his son, Thothmes III, to a young harem girl. During this transition, Hatshepsut was named Dowager Queen Mother. This was not satisfactory for Hatshepsut and she formulated a plan to assume position of the throne. …show more content…
Hatshepsut ruled over Egypt of 21 years, during which she was able to strengthen Egypt. The end of her reign is still a mystery, even though it was a natural death.
Cleopatra-
Cleopatra was born in 69 B.C. at 18 years of age herself and brother, Ptolemy III ruled over Egypt. At the time, Egypt was “a Roman protectorate, was beset with internal strife and intrigue.” Cleopatra formed a political alliance with Julius Caesar, which allowed her to strengthen and reinforce her power. This political alliance was formed to protect Egypt from Roman domination. After Caesar was murdered, Cleopatra was formed another political alliance with Mark Anthony. When Anthony, died Octavius assumed complete and total control over Egypt. Pain stricken over the loss of her country, Cleopatra killed herself.
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