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When was Cleopatra Selene born?
40 BC
| Cleopatra Selene II | |
|---|---|
| Born | 40 BC (presumed) Alexandria, Egypt |
| Died | c. 5 BC Caesarea, Mauretania |
| Burial | Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania |
| Spouse | Juba II of Numidia |
Is Cleopatra a Mesopotamian?
Although arguably the most famous Egyptian queen, Cleopatra was actually Greek and a member of the Ptolemaic Dynasty (323-30 BCE) which ruled Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great (l. 356-323 BCE).
Was Cleopatra a twin?
The Queen of Egypt had already given birth in 47 B.C., when she bore Julius Caesar a child, Caesarion. At the time of their birth in 40 B.C., the twins were simply named Cleopatra and Alexander.
What race was Cleopatra’s mother?
Cleopatra’s mother ‘was African’. Cleopatra, the last Egyptian Pharaoh , renowned for her beauty, was part African, says a BBC team which believes it has found her sister’s tomb. Queen Cleopatra was a descendant of Ptolemy , the Macedonian general who ruled Egypt after Alexander the Great.
Who were Cleopatra’s siblings?
The daughter of Philip II of Macedon and Olympias of Epirus , she was the only full sibling of Alexander the Great. Her other siblings include half sisters Thessalonike and Cynane, and half-brother Philip III of Macedon. Cleopatra grew up in the care of her mother in Pella .
Did Cleopatra have African ancestry?
Cleopatra had African ancestry, skeleton suggests. Cleopatra could have been part-African, according to the study of a skeleton believed to be her half sister. Traditional thinking has always been that the monarch, memorably portrayed by Elizabeth Taylor, was Greek Caucasian .
What was Cleopatra’s early life?
The early life of Cleopatra VII (r. 51 – 10 or 12 August 30 BC) of Ptolemaic Egypt began with her birth in early 69 BC to reigning pharaoh Ptolemy XII Auletes and an unknown mother, and lasted until her accession to the throne by March 51 BC. During her early childhood, Cleopatra was brought up in the palace…