Cleopatra is a fascinating historical figure. There is enough intrigue and scandal surrounding her reign to keep her relevant, even though she died over 2000 years ago.
The Cleopatra that we refer to was actually the 7th in a line of Ptolemaic rulers. She was born in Egypt, but her ancestors migrated from Greece, which is why she has a Greek name that means, “she who comes from glorious father.” What is Cleopatra most known for?
Historically, it is the way she influenced Roman politics and ruled her kingdom. Salaciously, it is her infamous relationship with two notable Romans: Julias Ceaser, the Roman emperor, and Marc Antony, a Roman politician and general.
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