Cleopatra VII Philopator Student Name Mrs. Mix Grade 09 Cleopatra VII Philopator WAS THE LAST RULER OF EGYPT FROM THE PTOLEMY DYNASTY. SHE BECAME INFAMOUS FOR HER LOVE AFFAIRS WITH EQUALLY INFAMOUS ROMAN MEN.
Basic Information on Cleopatra Last ruler of Egypt from the Ptolemy dynasty. Infamous for her love affairs with equally infamous Roman men. Date of Birth: 69 B.C. Place of Birth: Alexandria, Egypt Date of Death: August 30, 30 B.C. in Alexandria, Egypt
Family History Father: Ptolemy XII Auletes Lineage: Macedonian house of the Lagid Ptolemies. The Ptolemy family provided Egypt with fifteen consecutive Egyptian rulers from up to Cleopatra's death. “Philopator” literally means “one who loves his father” in Greek. Siblings: Three sisters and two younger brothers, Ptolemy XIII and Ptolemy XIV.
Cleopatra’s Relation to Caesar 48 BC – 44 BC
48 BC - Snug Like a Bug in a Rug? Caesar arrives in Alexandria after Battle of Pharsalus against Pompey Driven from Egypt in 48 B.C., Cleopatra decides to use Caesar. Legend says that she had herself smuggled to Caesar in a rug
47 BC - Power Couple: Claesar Ptolemy XIII died fighting Caesar Cleopatra’s place on the throne was restored with another brother, Ptolemy XIV. Caesar and Cleopatra hungry for power and money. Caesar needed Cleopatra’s riches; Cleopatra needed Caesar’s growing power of Rome.
46 BC - Baby Daddy? Cleopatra gives birth to a son she names Ptolemy Caesarion Caesar never formally recognized him. Caesar invites Cleopatra to Rome. Does her presence in Rome contribute to the sour feeling towards Caesar????
44 BC - The End? March 15: Caesar is assassinated April: Cleopatra returns to Alexandria Ptolemy XIV mysteriously dies Did Cleopatra poison him????? Cleopatra shares her throne with Caesarion and await the outcome of the political struggle in Rome.