10 interesting facts about cleopatra
5 interesting facts about cleopatra!
Cleopatra facts for kids
Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, was one of the most famous women in history. Her full name was Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator (69 BC – 12 August 30 BC).
She was the last of the Pharaohs set up in Egypt by Alexander the Great. By descent, she was a Macedonian Princess. After her death, Egypt became the Roman province of Aegyptus.
The main historical source for her life is Plutarch's Life of Antony, available in translations.
Antony and Cleopatra is the famous tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607. It was first printed in 1623.
Life
Cleopatra was born in Alexandria, then the capital of Egypt.
When she was 18 years old, her father, who was king, died. She and her brother, Ptolemy XIII, became the leaders of Egypt.
10 facts about cleopatra for kids
She was queen and her brother was king. Her brother was only 12 years old, so she was the real leader.
Cleopatra made some enemies amongst the courtiers. The reign of Cleopatra was ende
