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Cleopatra
Cleopatra (pronounced: kliːəˈpætrə) was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.
Etymology
The name Cleopatra is derived from the Ancient Greek words 'kleos' meaning 'glory' and 'pater' meaning 'father'. It translates to 'glory of the father'.
Related Terms
- Ptolemaic Kingdom: The Hellenistic kingdom in Egypt that was ruled by the Ptolemaic dynasty from 305 BC to 30 BC.
- Ancient Egypt: A civilization of ancient North Africa, concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River, situated in the place that is now the country Egypt.
- Julius Caesar: A Roman general, statesman, and historian who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.
- Mark Antony: A Roman politician and general who was an important supporter and the loyal friend of Gaius Julius Caesar.
See Also
- Ptolemy XIII: Younger brother of Cleopatra, with whom she was co-ruler for a time.
- Roman Republic: The era of classical Roman civilization beginning with the overthrow of the Roman Kingdom, traditionally dated to 509 BC, and ending in 27 BC with the establishment of the Roman Empire.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cleopatra
- Wikipedia's article - Cleopatra
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