Cultural depictions of Cleopatra VII

Cleopatra VII Philopator, commonly known as just Cleopatra, is one of the most recognizable names in all of history. In a time of only male rulers, she became a female ruler. Cleopatra is a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty. She represented herself as the reincarnation of an Egyptian goddess, Isis. Cleopatra’s need for power is seen in her early years, her return to power and her death. Cleopatra’s journey to the throne is a tragic one. Ptolemy XII’s, Cleopatra’s father, reign is one of the most…

Cleopatra born around 69 BC had an extensive upbringing that prepared her for her prominent role as the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Her family background, education and the ruler cult all gave her validation to attain her role as queen. The family background of Cleopatra provided her validation and a right on the royal throne as Queen. The Ptolemies were feuding dynasty that was ravenous for power. There were 13 Ptolemies all with different surname. The first three were great…

Included in these historical tales is Cleopatra VII, an infamous Egyptian pharaoh. WIth the help of her charm and intelligence, she played an important role in the history of the Roman empire. Her desire for power and wealth brought her into the lives of Julius Caesar, Octavian Caesar, and his right hand man, Mark Antony. As a woman in ancient Egypt, Cleopatra was determined have everything she could, even if it meant killing. Contrary to popular belief, Cleopatra, meaning ‘glory of the father’,…

Cleopatra was born to rule. Not only was she good at it but she craved it as well . By experiencing love, tragedy, power, and death Cleopatra became one of Egypt’s greatest Rulers . Cleopatra was born in Alexandria, Egypt in 69 BDE (Tour Egypt 2). Her father was Ptolemy XII and her mother was Cleopatra VI (Lewis 1). She had five sibling including three sisters Cleopatra VII, Berenice IV, and Arsinoe IV and then two brothers Ptolmey XIII and Ptolmey XIV (Tour Egypt 2). Cleopatra and her whole…

either Cleopatra, Berenice, or Arsinoe. The Ptolemies brought a period of prosperity for Egypt, cultivating Alexander’s city of Alexandria as an intellectual and Hellenistic metropolis and expanding the borders of the nation. Successive generations proved to be increasingly weak and corrupt as various members of the intertwined royal family deposed and supplanted one another. Eventually an alliance with the burgeoning power of Rome was formed for protection, and by the reign of Cleopatra VII,…

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…

Cleopatra VII Cleopatra VII (also know as just Cleopatra) is one of the most famous pharaohs of Egypt. She is most known for being one of the few female rulers during this time and her marriages to Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Some of Cleopatra's other accomplishments include her pharmacology work and studies, strengthening Egypt’s military, and speaking at least six languages. Cleopatra VII was born in 69 B.C in Alexandria, Egypt, however her father Ptolemy XII (who was also the pharaoh at…

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 VII Thea Philopator (mean: Cleopatra the father loving goodness) or Cleopatra, she is a daughter of the King Ptolemy XII Auletes. Cleopatra is the last Queen of Egypt and she is the last Ptolemy dynasty of Macedonia, so she is the last Egypt ruler who have the Greek lineage, and she is very smart and beautiful when she was young, she can understand 14 languages. Before her father, the King Ptolemy XII Auletes died, she ruled Egypt with her father, and when the King died, she became to…

C. Ptolemy XII named Cleopatra VII, who was his 18 year old daughter, as his co regent before his death. It was his desire that Cleopatra rule Egypt with his son Ptolemy XIII, who was only 10 years old. The consuetudinary law dictated that Cleopatra also became Ptolemy XIII’s wife. As the male, it was inferred that Ptolemy be the chief ruler. Considering his age, Ptolemy was also appointed three advisors who were to assist him in leading his nation. However, Cleopatra was headstrong and…