CLA388H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Ptolemy Xiv Of Egypt, Ptolemy Xii Auletes, Tarpeian Rock
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Alexander"s empire was vast and huge and then was split by his generals after his death. Born in dec. 70/jan 69 bc as daughter of ptolemy xii and a woman who was perhaps related to the high priestess of memphis. In mid 46 cleo arrived in rome to negotiate an alliance: the kings became reges soccii et amici( allied kings and friends") It was not until shortly after the murder of caesar that cleo and their son returned to egypt, where ptolemy xiv was soon murdered. From 44 ptloemy xv kaisar (caesarian) was co-regent, but cleopatra is named before her son in all the titulatures. From 43 bc, cleopatra also controlled cyprus and tried to help the caesarians with a fleet. Cleopatra had a rather robust reputation in antiquity. In casting elizabeth taylor, you should have the impression that she is similar to.
