Cleopatra‚ formally known as Cleopatra VII Philopator‚ was a prominent figure in both Roman and Egyptian history with substantial effects in both societies. In Rome specifically‚ she played a large part in ending the republic entirely‚ giving way to Rome’s political rebirth into an empire. Without her influence and involvement with two political leaders‚ the events after Caesar’s death undoubtedly would have resulted with a far different outcome. Even before Caesar’s death‚ Cleopatra was in the
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Who was Cleopatra? Cleopatra VII was born in 69 B.C‚ daughter of Ptolemy XII‚ the Egyptian throne given to her at 18 years and her younger brother at 10 years. She ruled ancient Egypt as co regent‚ firstly with her brother and then with her son for almost three decades. Cleopatra was the last of the Macedonian rulers founded by Ptolemy. She was well educated and clever; Cleopatra could speak various languages and served as the dominant ruler in all three of her co-regencies. Her romantic relationships
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Cleopatra Dead! 30 B.C On this day‚ we mourn the loss of the beloved queen Cleopatra. Cleopatra was found in her room with her two most loyal and trustworthy maids. She was found dead‚ lying on a golden couch and dressed in her royal attire. (Prudence‚ 2006) Her maids were found dead along with her. One at her feet and the other by her head. Cleopatra was found by a few of Octavian’s messengers‚ after he sent them to check up on her. He became suspicious that something was wrong after receiving
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archaeologists found a cemetery of 27 tombs‚ containing 10 mummies with their heads turned towards the temple‚ suggesting their high status. Also‚ inside the temple‚ three deep shafts were found that were used for burials. It is thought that Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony could possibly be one of the mummies. The expedition has discovered a beautiful statue of Cleopatra’s head and 22 coins of her image. This contradicts the theory of her being “ugly”‚ as theorised recently in 2007 by British museum
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Cleopatra VII Queen of the Nile 69 or 70 B.C. - Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator is born in Egypt. She was born in January. She is the seventh in the Ptolemy dynasty to bear the name Cleopatra‚ which means glory of the father. Her mother‚ Cleopatra V Tryphaena‚ died shortly after her Cleopatra’s birth. There is not a lot that is known about her mother but most people think she was sisters with Cleopatra’s father. Cleopatra’s father was King Ptolemy XII. She was the second daughter of King Ptolemy
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CLEOPATRA”S DEATH SCENE "...Cleopatra sent to Caesar a letter which she had written and sealed; and‚ putting everybody out of the monument but her two women‚ she shut the doors. Caesar‚ opening her letter‚ and finding pathetic prayers and entreaties that she might be buried in the same tomb with Antony‚ soon guessed what was doing. At first he was going himself in all haste‚ but‚ changing his mind‚ he sent others to see. The thing had been quickly done. The messengers came at full speed‚ and found
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document‚ saving frequently Name: Cleopatra Timeline: Title: Decide what you should name your timeline. Cleopatra Description: Provide users with a summary of the timeline. Cleopatra was able to keep the throne of Egypt during the height of the Roman Empire by captivating and creating an alliance built on love with two powerful Greek rulers. Image: Include either the URL of the image you want to use‚ or the file name that you saved the image under Cleopatra and men Background Image: If you’ve
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Love trilogy between Julius Caesar‚ Mark Anthony and Queen Cleopatra: Born in Alexandria in 69 BC‚ she may not have been particularly beautiful. Her portrait on coins of the time shows her with a hooked nose and manly features‚ though her voice was said to be alluring‚ and she was obviously of high intelligence and ability. She was not actually of Egyptian blood‚ but of Macedonian‚ descended from one of Alexander the Great¹s generals who had come to Egypt in the 300s BC and established himself
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The Evolution of the Word Tomb “At the bottom of the heart of every human being‚ from earliest infancy until the tomb‚ there is something that goes on indomitably expecting‚ in the teeth of all experience of crimes committed‚ suffered‚ and witnessed‚ that good and not evil will be done” – Simone Weil (French social Philosopher‚ Mystic and Activist in the French Resistance during World War II. 1909-1943) The word tomb has been used in many forms of literature throughout history. From the beautiful
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Octavian‚ Octavia. This begins an uneasy truce between the two even though they once worked as a team in defeating Brutus and Cassius at the battle of Philippi in 42 BC. Once Marc took over the Western provinces he began his relationship with Cleopatra VII‚ Queen of Ptolemaic. He openly lived with her/married her while he was still married to his Roman wife‚ Octavia. Antony didn’t divorce her immediately either. The Romans resented his actions‚ causing his overall support to decrease. Octavian decides
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