Cleopatra VII was the last Pharaoh before Egypt fell under the rule of the Romans. Cleopatra was one of only seven female Pharaohs. How Cleopatra became Pharaoh, Cleopatra’s life during her reign and how she ruled are some of the most important things to know about Cleopatra VII. How Cleopatra became queen are interesting. Cleopatra VII was destined to become the last queen of the Macedonian dynasty, which lasted from 867-1081. When Cleopatra’s father died, the throne was passed down to her and her and her brother, just like her father wanted. When her father died when she was eighteen and her brother who ruled with her, was ten yeats old.