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Cleopatra: The Last Queen of Egypt Cleopatra was the last queen of Egypt. She was born around 69 BC. She was a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, a family of Greek origin that rules Egypt after Alexander the Great's death. She originally shared power with her father, Ptolemy XII, and later with her two brothers. Cleopatra was a shrewd politician and spoke many languages, including Egyptian. She was the first Ptolemaic ruler to learn the Egyptian language. Cleopatra was a very charming and charismatic woman. She had relationships with the Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Her romantic relationships and military alliances with the Roman Empire allowed her to maintain independence for Egypt. After Caesar was assassinated, Cleopatra aligned with Mark Antony, one of Caesar's generals and a member of the Second Triumvirate that ruled Rome. Cleopatra and Antony had three children together. After losing the battle of Actium against Octavian, Mark Antony committed suicide. Cleopatra famously followed suit and committed suicide shortly thereafter by allowing an asp or Egyptian cobra to bite her. Cleopatra was the last Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt. After her death, Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire. She was a courageous, intelligent woman who helped preserve ancient Egyptian culture. Cleopatra has become a symbol of beauty and allure. Her story has been told and retold in art, literature, music, television, and film. She remains as a legend and continues to fascinate people to this day.