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died when she was 18 in 51 B.C. leaving her 11 year old brother, Ptolemy, as a nominal king (Rake 23). After three years of being in power, Ptolemy died by drowning in the canal (Rake 23). Since her father died, Cleopatra and her brother, Ptolemy VII, were made king and queen which caused many problems. After coming into power, Ptolemy VII and his supporters helped exile Cleopatra (“Cleopatra”). Cleopatra went to Julius Caesar while she was exiled, and he helped her back to the throne by overpowering and drowning Ptolemy (“Cleopatra”). Cleopatra was very fond of Roman rulers, so when Julius Caesar died she moved on to Mark Antony very quickly. Julius Caesar was charmed by Cleopatra and they had an affair when she became pregnant with Caesarion, which means “Little Caesar” (“Cleopatra”). When Caesar died, Mark Antony requested for Cleopatra in Tarsus, and when she arrived he fell in love with her (“Cleopatra”). When Cleopatra was queen, her chaotic family and her love life served as many distractions. Adly Mansour has made Egypt better but not without problems such as the brotherhood and security. By pushing back curfew and bringing the government to a non-police state, Mansour has earned trust from his citizens. Mansour told the press that Egypt will no longer have a “police state” along with civilians not be tried in military courts (“Old Ways Return”). Mansour has also pushed back a previous curfew from dusk to 11 P.M. (“Old Ways Return”). One of the biggest problems the…

When Cleopatra VII became queen of Egypt in the year fifty one BC, Cleopatra was only 17 years old. Cleopatra would take control of a downtrodden empire that was in economic as well as political disparity. Cleopatra would use her sexuality and political prowess to raise her empire out of the harsh times that they were facing. Cleopatra would use her powers of seduction and her godlike personification to raise herself and her empire forever in the history books of the world. After Ptolemy XII…

Then around 46 BCE, Cleopatra, Ptolemy XIV and Caesarion visited Rome to see Julius Caesar, who had left Egypt to return back to Rome. They stayed with Julius Caesar until he was murdered in March 44 BCE. Shortly after Caesar’s death, Ptolemy XIV passed away. Cleopatra and Caesarion, who was later renamed Ptolemy XV, returned to Egypt. Cleopatra was still the ruler, but this time with Ptolemy XV as her…

Cleopatra VII By: Ashleigh Hatfield Cleopatra: Cleopatra was born 69 B.C in Alexandria, Egypt. When she was eighteen years old, her father died, leaving her to rule Egypt. Because Egyptian tradition held that a woman needed a male consort to rule. Her twelve-year old brother,Ptolemy XIII, was ceremonially married to her. Cleopatra soon dropped his name from all official documents, so she could rule alone.She died August 12, 30 B.C.To this day,…

Cleopatra met Julius Caesar while he was commencing the seize on Egypt. Cleopatra used her charm to make Julius Caesar fall in love with her. She rose to the throne once more after Julius Caesar defeated her brother, Ptolemy VIII. According to the New World Encyclopedia she gained a political advantage by when she became Julius Caesar’s lover. He helped restore her power within the Egyptian empire. Later on, they had a child who was named Ptolemy Caesar (or Caesarion). After the mysterious death…

This is how I met Caesar. When I met him I convinced him to help me win back the throne my brother had taken from me. Caesar defeated my brother’s army at the Battle of the Nile and my brother drowned in the Nile River while trying to escape. Then I took back my power.Ruling as Pharaoh Julius Caesar and I fell in love. We had a child named Ptolemy Caesarion. I rule with my other younger brother, Ptolemy XIV, and when he died, I ruled with my son Ptolemy Caesarion. I visited Rome and stayed at…

Cleopatra’s political relationship with Julius Caesar was significant to consolidate her position in power. After the death of his colleagues in the First Triumvirate, Caesar was left with immense power and influence, making him an attractive ally to Cleopatra’s agenda of furthering her power and preventing Rome’s annexation of Egypt. Ancient Historian Dio Cassius a pro- Roman stance articulates on their love story as she was supposedly unveiled from a carpet, the “ most majestic and at the same…

Older and wiser, she ruled with her younger brother, Ptolemy XIV, who was only 13 years old. And for the record, Cleopatra did not easily gain the throne in Egypt. In need of help to take over in Egypt, she went to Julius Caesar. As he was already on a quest, trying to get the repayment from Egypt, he assisted Cleopatra in becoming the most powerful ruler. After Caesar helped Cleopatra, he stayed in Egypt with her for a long time with her. They eventually fell in love and had a baby together in…

in a rug.” Along with Julius Caesar has her ally, Cleopatra’s army consisted of one legion, known as Legio VI Ferrata. Ptolemy XIII and the sibling’s younger sister Arsinoe IV, had 20,000 soldiers and 2,000 horses. The war ended in 47 BCE with Cleopatra’s victory. Ptolemy XIII drowned in the Nile River after being forced to leave Alexandria by Cleopatra. The throne was passed down to Cleopatra’s younger brother Ptolemy XIV where he and Cleopatra co-ruled Egypt together. Ptolemy XIV, Cleopatra,…

favor. When Antony refuses his wife and lover, he sends them back home and the people of Rome are outraged and he loses all respect of the Roman people, even Posca deserts Antony and returns home to Rome. When Posca gives Octavian the last will and testament of Antony and Cleopatra, Octavian uses it to turn the people against him so that the people will once again love him. He uses Antony’s will to get the senate’s approval to wage war against Antony and get rid of him once and for all, he also…