Cleopatra
Cleopatra She was the ruler of a country at the age of eighteen. ... For all these reasons and more, Cleopatra has scorched her name in history for being one of the most amazing women in our world’s history. Cleopatra was born and raised in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. ... Out of his six children, he loved Cleopatra most dearly for her amazing intelligence and interest in philosophy. ... At the tender age of eighteen, Cleopatra’s father died. ... Cleopatra quickly took control of all decision making, much to the dismay of her brother and his advisers. Cleopatra was forced to leave Egypt in her first year of rule, and fled to Syria. ... In this, Cleopatra saw a huge opportunity. Caesar was a great political figure in Rome at this time, and Cleopatra knew that if she could get him on her side, Egypt would be well taken care of. Since she was not allowed near the palace where Caesar was staying, Cleopatra paid a merchant to wrap her in a rug and bring her to the palace as a gift to Caesar. The plan worked flawlessly, and Cleopatra ended up in Caesar’s room with quite a dramatic entrance. Caesar was immediately drawn to Cleopatra for her wits, cunningness, and her amazing way with words. ... Caesar reconciled the King and Queen Cleopatra, and it wasn’t long before he became Egypt’s new protector and promoter; along with becoming Cleopatra’s partner in both politics and romance. ... Shortly after, Cleopatra gave birth to her first son, Caesarion or “little Caesar,” after his father. At this point, Cleopatra traveled to Rome for two years to see Caesar. ... Greatly depressed, Cleopatra returned to Egypt. Once at home, Cleopatra helped Egypt through one of its biggest famines by building reserve granaries and giving out much needed food to Egypt’s residents. ... Cleopatra wanted so terribly to turn Egypt back into the marvelous place that is once was with past leaders. ... Cleopatra then received disturbing news that Caesar had left his inheritance to his great nephew, Octavius, rather then to Caesarion. Octavius had always disliked Cleopatra, and so decided to challenge her to a war. It was never spoken, but Cleopatra knew a war was imminent. ... Upon her return to Egypt, Cleopatra was summoned by Marc Antony. ... Cleopatra took advantage of this situation, since Antony was now one of the most influential men in Rome. ... Cleopatra came to Antony on her royal barge dressed as the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite. ... Cleopatra took advantage of her new partnership immediately. ... Arsinoe’s death would leave Cleopatra with no siblings to try and take away her rule as Queen. ... He was now deeply in love with Cleopatra and gave way to her every whim. “Antony, like Caesar, found Cleopatra not only the perfect mistress but also a perfect companion.