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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.
Biography
Early Life
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.
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.[1] Following this, Cleopatra began a liaison with Gaius Julius Caesar, who aided Cleopatra in her struggle against her younger brother.[2] Through his aid, Cleopatra eventually gained sole control of Egypt under the watchful eye of the Order of the Ancients.[3]
Years later in 30 BCE, Cleopatra died inside her palace after being poisoned by a venomous asp used by Aya, now known as Amunet.[4]
In 2012, she was included in a mnemonic set in Abstergo Industries' Project Legacy.[2]
Gallery
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Cleopatra and Caesar, by Jean-Léon Gérôme -
Cleopatra, by John William Waterhouse -
Concept Art by Vincent Gaigneux
Appearance
- Assassin's Creed II (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed Revelations (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (Mnemonic sets)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
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