Queen Cleopatr The Legacy Of Ptolemy XIII And Ptolemy XIV

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Queen Cleopatra never ‘reign' alone, she always had either her brothers or her lovers. "Cleopatra's two brothers, Ptolemy XIII and Ptolemy XIV, both fell victim to Cleopatra's dynastic needs. Although they both ruled with her for short periods, she affected their deaths in the 40s B.C.E. None of Ptolemy XII's five children died naturally" (Roller 16). "When Cleopatra became queen, she realized that her father owed money to Julian Caesar. She was willing to do anything to keep her throne and also needed the Roman support" (Encyclopedia Britannica). Author Joy Pasini stated, "Because women are prevented from participating in war, it is seen as limiting Cleopatra's power as queen of Egypt, forcing her to seek the protection of the stronger Julius