Cleopatra

queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt from 51 to 30 BCE
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Cleopatra
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Cleopatra

Summary

Cleopatra is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Alexandria[2]. She was born on January 13, 69 BC[3]. She died in Alexandria[4]. She died on August 12, 30 BC[5]. She worked as a sovereign[6] and monarch[7]. She ranks in the top 0.0054% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74,507 views/month, #54 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Cleopatra's place of birth was Alexandria[2].
  • Cleopatra passed away in Alexandria[4].
  • Cleopatra was born on January 13, 69 BC[3].
  • Cleopatra died on August 12, 30 BC[5].
  • Cleopatra is buried at Alexandria[9].
  • Cleopatra's father was Ptolemy XII Auletes[10].
  • Cleopatra's mother was Cleopatra V of Egypt[11].
  • Cleopatra was married to Ptolemy XIII Theos Philopator[12].
  • Cleopatra was married to Ptolemy XIV of Egypt[13].
  • Cleopatra was married to Mark Antony[14].
  • A child of Cleopatra was Caesarion[15].
  • A child of Cleopatra was Cleopatra Selene II[16].
  • A child of Cleopatra was Alexander Helios[17].
  • A child of Cleopatra was Ptolemy Philadelphus[18].
  • Cleopatra held citizenship in Ptolemaic Kingdom[19].
  • Koine Greek was Cleopatra's native language[20].
  • Cleopatra is identified as part of the Greeks in Egypt ethnic group[21].
  • Cleopatra's professions included sovereign[6].
  • Cleopatra worked as a monarch[7].
  • Cleopatra held the position of pharaoh[22].
  • Cleopatra is recorded as female[23].
  • Cleopatra's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Cleopatra's family is recorded as Ptolemaic dynasty[25].
  • Cleopatra's noble title is recorded as pharaoh[26].
  • Cleopatra is part of Antony and Cleopatra[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Alexandria[2], Cleopatra… she was born on January 13, 69 BC[3]. Her father was Ptolemy XII Auletes[10]. Her mother was Cleopatra V of Egypt[11]. She is identified as part of the Greeks in Egypt ethnic group[21]. Koine Greek was her native language[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sovereign[6] and monarch[7]. Cleopatra held the position of pharaoh[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ptolemy XIII Theos Philopator[12], a sovereign[28], -0062–-0047[29], of Ancient Egypt[30]; Ptolemy XIV of Egypt[13], a sovereign[31], -0059–-0044[32], of Ancient Egypt[33]; and Mark Antony[14], a politician[34], -0083–-0030[35], of Ancient Rome[36]. Children include Caesarion[15], a sovereign[37], -0047–-0030[38], of Ptolemaic Kingdom[39]; Cleopatra Selene II[16], a monarch[40], -0040–-0005[41]; Alexander Helios[17], a sovereign[42], b. -0040[43], of Ptolemaic Kingdom[44]; and Ptolemy Philadelphus[18], a statesperson[45], b. -0036[46], of Ancient Egypt[47].

Death and Burial

Cleopatra died on August 12, 30 BC[5]. She passed away in Alexandria[4]. The cause of death was poisoning[48]. She is buried at Alexandria[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Cleopatra include Cleopatra's Needles[49], a group[50], in United States[51]; HMS Cleopatra[52], a light cruiser[53]; Gonepteryx cleopatra[54], a taxon[55]; Antony and she[56], a dramatico-musical work[57]; she[58], an impact crater[59]; Nemacheilus cleopatra[60], a taxon[61]; Neoguillauminia cleopatra[62], a taxon[63]; and Nomada cleopatra[64], a taxon[65].

Why It Matters

Cleopatra ranks in the top 0.0054% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74,507 views/month, #54 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] She is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

Entities named for her include Cleopatra's Needles[49], a group[50], in United States[51]; HMS Cleopatra[52], a light cruiser[53]; Gonepteryx cleopatra[54], a taxon[55]; Antony and she[56], a dramatico-musical work[57]; she[58], an impact crater[59]; and Nemacheilus cleopatra[60], a taxon[61].

FAQs

Where was Cleopatra born?

Cleopatra was born in Alexandria[2].

Where did Cleopatra die?

Cleopatra died in Alexandria[4].

Who were Cleopatra's parents?

Cleopatra's father was Ptolemy XII Auletes[10]. Cleopatra's mother was Cleopatra V of Egypt[11].

Who was Cleopatra married to?

Cleopatra's spouses include Ptolemy XIII Theos Philopator[12], Ptolemy XIV of Egypt[13], and Mark Antony[14].

What did Cleopatra do for work?

Cleopatra worked as sovereign[6] and monarch[7].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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