Was Cleopatra a real person in history?

I think you mean Cleopatra VII the Queen of Egypt who is historically a lot more famous than the previous six Cleopatras Queens of Egypt? Cleopatra - Wikipedia Her full and proper name being “Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator”. read more

Though Hollywood versions of her story are jam-packed with anachronisms, embellishments, exaggerations and inaccuracies, the Cleopatras of Elizabeth Taylor, Vivien Leigh and Claudette Colbert do share with the real queen a love of pageantry. "Cleopatra was a mistress of disguise and costume," says Fletcher. read more

If you mean Cleopatra VII, last of the Ptolemys, yes, certainly she was a real Queen of Egypt. She had some fascinating political shenanigans in her family and then in her love life. we know the general story of her life with historical certainty, but there are always details to debate. read more

Cleopatra and Mark Antony formed their own drinking club. Cleopatra first began her legendary love affair with the Roman general Mark Antony in 41 B.C. Their relationship had a political component—Cleopatra needed Antony to protect her crown and maintain Egypt’s independence, while Antony needed access to Egypt’s riches and resources—but they were also famously fond of each other’s company. read more