Cleopatra

Cleopatra was a significant figure in Egyptian history who was born in Alexandria, Egypt, around 69 BC. She was a Pharaoh of Egypt and succeeded her father as ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Cleopatra was well-known for her power and beauty, which were admirably captured in sculptures and paintings. Her intellect was another quality that attracted attention in addition to her attractiveness. Greek was the language of Ptolemaic Pharaohs, who refused to learn Egyptian. She was the first individual to master various languages in addition to Egyptian.

Although she was required by her classmates to use Greek as the official language of communication, she nevertheless favored Egyptian. Her understanding of various languages paralleled her goal to return Northern Africa and West regions to Egypt. She was able to become an excellent administrator with an understanding of all these factors, resulting in important policies that benefited Egypt. During her reign, she was depicted on silver, copper, and other metal coins, but there were no gold coins.

Her scandalous liaisons with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, leaders of the Roman Empire, attracted a lot of attention. She also had four children: Alexander Helios, Caesarion, Ptolemy Philadelphus, and Cleopatra Selene II. She committed herself on August 12, 30 BC, despite having a prosperous rule and a great deal of reputation. By an asp, a deadly Egyptian snake that was also a symbol of heavenly kingship.

Born in: 69 BC