Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator, also known as Cleopatra VII was the last ruler of the Macedonian dynasty. She was born around 69 B.C. and died in 30 B.C. Her race is very speculated, many people believe that she is Greek descent but the theory of her being black African has arose now. Cleopatra was also able to speak various languages and served as a dominant ruler. She was said to be so beautiful and her seductions powers. Her family had ruled Egypt for over 100 years. The reign began when Alexander the Great’ general, Ptolemy, became the ruler of Egypt. The next 3 centuries his relatives would follow in his footsteps to rule over Egypt. Cleopatra’s father was King Ptolemy XII. After his death in 51 B.C. he left the throne to his daughter Cleopatra …show more content…
The Nile River began flooding causing crops to fail and die off. Meanwhile a conflict was happening in Rome between Caesar’s allies (Mark Antony, Octavian, Lepidus) and his assassins. Both sides were asking for Egyptian support, it took some time but Cleopatra then sent four Roman legions stationed in Egypt by Caesar. In 42 B.C. Marc Antony, Octavian, and Lepidus defeated the assassins and then decided to separate. The next suitor was Marc Antony. In 41 B.C. Antony requested Cleopatra to answer questions about her loyalness to the fallen ruler. Of course Cleopatra accepted and made a grand entrance to the city of Tarsus. Antony being overwhelmed by Cleopatra’s beauty and personality, he began to have a love affair with her which produced 3 children. Out of these children there was a set of twins named Alexander Helios and Cleopatra Selene. During this time period Antony was in a battle over the control of Rome. Antony saw in Cleopatra a chance to have financial aid and military support for his own troops. Cleopatra on the other hand had her own plan. In the exchange for help she wanted in return Egypt’s eastern empire, which included Lebanon and