Cleopatra the VII (7th), was one of the most renowned female rulers in history, said to be one of the first famous feminists. The famous queen was the last person to rule Ancient Egypt after her death in 30 B.C. furthermore she is one of the most utmost remembered women in history. She made such an impact in history because of her strength, passion and charm in which she lived and died, as a strong woman who was determined to remain in power.
BACKSTORY
Cleopatra was born in the city of Alexandria in 69B.C. When she was born her father, King Ptolemy XII (12th) had been in power for 10 years. Originating from Rome, Cleopatra’s father only kept in power accordingly only because of the Roman army. The weak man was accordingly self-indulgent, powerless who ruled his country with no respect and dignity. Cleopatra’s father Ptolemy XII (12th) was disliked and all around bad king nevertheless Egypt suffered. Egypt grew poorer, so the lower class began to suffer. Frustrated, the people of Egypt drove Ptolemy XII (12th) out of the country and back to his home, Rome. He left his 5 children in Alexandria in 58 B.C., leaving his second oldest daughter Berenice to rule Egypt. Determined to get back to power, Ptolemy XII (12th) got help from the Roman army and had his own …show more content…
She was the third child of her parents Ptolemy XII Auletes and Cleopatra V of Egypt.
CLEOPATRA’S NAME
The fascinating name Cleopatra means her father’s fame or glory of her father, Cleopatra being one of the well-known and most used names in Ancient Egypt. The was one of three Cleopatra’s in her family, her mother being Cleopatra the V and she had an older sister also named Cleopatra.
BACKSTORY
The ruler was born in the city of Alexandria in 69B.C. when she was born her father, King Ptolemy XII Auletes was king and ruler of all of