Cleopatra VII was the last pharaoh. She also was one of the only female pharaohs. How and why Cleopatra became pharaoh are both very interesting. Cleopatra was destined to become the last queen of the Macedonian dynasty. When Cleopatra's father died the throne was passed to her and her brother. Cleopatra’s father died when she was 18 years old and the throne was passed down to her. Cleopatra’s life during her reign was also very interesting. Cleopatra ruled along with her two brothers for almost three decades. Cleopatra also ruled with her son. The Roman armies defeated their combined forces, thus Cleopatra committed suicide. How Cleopatra ruled one of the most remembered. Cleopatra was a very intelligent female ruler. Cleopatra, like