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Dynasty, Date And Name Meaning
- Cleopatra was born around 69–70 BCE into the Macedonian Greek Ptolemaic dynasty ruling Egypt.
- Her name means "glory of her father" and she was Cleopatra VII, the seventh of that name.
Polyglot Queen
- Cleopatra received a high-level Greek education and reportedly spoke multiple languages, possibly nine.
- She likely knew Greek, Egyptian and Latin, which helped her deal with Rome and local subjects.
Dramatic Entrance To Meet Caesar
- Ancient sources describe Cleopatra sneaking into Caesar's presence rolled inside a laundry bundle or bedding.
- She dramatically unrolled herself to meet Julius Caesar and secure his support.