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'''Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator''' (69 BCE – 30 BCE), known to history simply as Cleopatra, was the last effective Pharaoh of the Ptolemaic dynasty of [[Egypt]], ruling from 51 BCE to 30 BCE. After her reign, [[Egypt]] became a province of the recently established [[Roman Empire]].
'''Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator''' (69 BCE – 30 BCE), known to history simply as '''Cleopatra''', was the last effective pharaoh of the {{Wiki|Ptolemaic dynasty}} of [[Egypt]], ruling from 51 BCE to 30 BCE. She was the daughter of [[Ptolemy XII Auletes]] and the elder sister of [[Ptolemy XIII]]. After her reign, [[Egypt]] became a province of the recently established [[Roman Empire]].


==Biography ==
==Biography ==
===Early life===
Born in [[Alexandria]], Cleopatra was raised as royalty from birth, becoming one of the most intelligent and educated women of her time—speaking nine languages by the time she was 20.<ref name="Prima">''[[Assassin's Creed Origins: Official Game Guide]]''</ref>


=== Early Life ===
Following her father's death, she succeeded him as the next pharaoh, co-jointly ruling Egypt along her younger brother Ptolemy XIII.<ref name="Prima">''[[Assassin's Creed Origins: Official Game Guide]]''</ref>
Born in 69 BC, Cleopatra was the daughter of Ptolemy XII Auletes. Little is known about Cleopatra's mother, but some speculation presumes she may have been her father's sister, Cleopatra V Tryphaena.


In March of 51 B.C., Ptolemy XII died, with his will leaving the throne to 18-year-old Cleopatra and her brother, the 10-year-old [[Ptolemy XIII]] to become joint monarchs. Over the next three years, [[Egypt]] struggled to face down a number of issues, from an unhealthy economy to floods to famine. During this time, it is believed that Cleopatra married her younger brother, but she quickly made it clear that she had no intention of sharing power with him.
===Exile from Egypt===
 
In 49 BCE, Cleopatra was exiled by her younger brother Ptolemy XIII, who had been supported by the [[Order of the Ancients]], causing her to flee Alexandria. During her years in exile, Cleopatra made the acquaintance of [[Bayek]], a Medjay, whose wife, [[Aya]], served Cleopatra.<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/08/22/gamescom-2017-stalking-in-memphis-in-assassins-creed-origins Gamescom 2017: Stalking in Memphis in Assassin's Creed Origins]</ref> Following this, Cleopatra began a liaison with [[Julius Caesar]], who aided Cleopatra in her struggle against her younger brother.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> Through his aid, Cleopatra eventually gained sole control of Egypt under the watchful eye of the [[Order of the Ancients]].<ref name="Abstergo Files">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Abstergo Files]]</ref>
Initially sharing power with her father, and later, with her brothers, Cleopatra was soon exiled by her younger brother [[Ptolemy XIII]], and fled Alexandria. During her years in exile, Cleopatra made the acquaintance of [[Bayek]], a Medjay, whose wife, [[Aya]], served Cleopatra.<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/08/22/gamescom-2017-stalking-in-memphis-in-assassins-creed-origins Gamescom 2017: Stalking in Memphis in Assassin's Creed Origins]</ref> Following this, Cleopatra began a liaison with [[Julius Caesar|Gaius Julius Caesar]], who aided Cleopatra in her struggle against her younger brother.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> Through his aid, Cleopatra eventually gained sole control of Egypt under the watchful eye of the [[Order of the Ancients]].<ref name="Abstergo Files">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Abstergo Files]]</ref>


Years later in 30 BCE, Cleopatra died inside her palace after being poisoned by a venomous [[Snakes|asp]] used by Aya, now known as Amunet.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>
Years later in 30 BCE, Cleopatra died inside her palace after being poisoned by a venomous [[Snakes|asp]] used by Aya, now known as Amunet.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left" position="left" spacing="small" widths="180">
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
Cleopatra and Caesar by Jean-Leon-Gerome.jpg|''Cleopatra and Caesar'', by {{Wiki|Jean-Léon Gérôme}}
Cleopatra and Caesar by Jean-Leon-Gerome.jpg|''Cleopatra and Caesar'', by {{Wiki|Jean-Léon Gérôme}}
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
515px-Cleopatra - John William Waterhouse.jpg|''Cleopatra'', by {{Wiki|John William Waterhouse}}
515px-Cleopatra - John William Waterhouse.jpg|''Cleopatra'', by {{Wiki|John William Waterhouse}}
ACO Cleopatra Concept Art.jpg|Concept Art by Vincent Gaigneux
ACO Cleopatra Concept Art.jpg|Concept Art by [[Vincent Gaigneux]]
</gallery>
</gallery>



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"Those living in one's shadow are the least worthy of trust."
―Cleopatra to Bayek and Aya[src]

Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator (69 BCE – 30 BCE), known to history simply as Cleopatra, was the last effective pharaoh of the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt, ruling from 51 BCE to 30 BCE. She was the daughter of Ptolemy XII Auletes and the elder sister of Ptolemy XIII. After her reign, Egypt became a province of the recently established Roman Empire.

Biography

Early life

Born in Alexandria, Cleopatra was raised as royalty from birth, becoming one of the most intelligent and educated women of her time—speaking nine languages by the time she was 20.[1]

Following her father's death, she succeeded him as the next pharaoh, co-jointly ruling Egypt along her younger brother Ptolemy XIII.[1]

Exile from Egypt

In 49 BCE, Cleopatra was exiled by her younger brother Ptolemy XIII, who had been supported by the Order of the Ancients, causing her to flee Alexandria. During her years in exile, Cleopatra made the acquaintance of Bayek, a Medjay, whose wife, Aya, served Cleopatra.[2] Following this, Cleopatra began a liaison with Julius Caesar, who aided Cleopatra in her struggle against her younger brother.[3] Through his aid, Cleopatra eventually gained sole control of Egypt under the watchful eye of the Order of the Ancients.[4]

Years later in 30 BCE, Cleopatra died inside her palace after being poisoned by a venomous asp used by Aya, now known as Amunet.[5]

In 2012, she was included in a mnemonic set in Abstergo Industries' Project Legacy.[3]

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