Cleopatra


 * Cleopatra **
 * Cleopatra was born in the year 69 BC in Alexandria, Egypt. She died on the 12 August 30 BC( aged 39). There is debate over how Cleopatra died; some say she spread a toxic ointment on her skin, while others say she was bitten on the breast by an asp. There are lots of stories, though most point to suicide. Cleopatra was able to rule despite being banished by her brother earlier on. She also gained security by aligning with the Roman Empire, the most powerful nation of the time, and although she was Macedonian she managed to learn fluent Egyptian and rule Egypt. Cleopatra married Antony after forming an alliance with him, but when Alexandria was surrounded Antony committed suicide by falling on his sword, while Cleopatra was captured and also committed suicide not wanting to be embarrassed like that. [[image:https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/s5Itpg0a8-iSIBzwxXwN-9ayxGBXuZrxU0spq2Bd8ZsU0oP8IzxAL76CoxrV7AcwAKjjabym1Wxf3Zr3ck5H_njkvHxnDmAkFHz7yUFJfOx74-m1OatEmnakHHk2X1Npmw width="127px;" height="192px;"]]**