What are some of Cleopatra VII's greatest achievements?

Cleopatra VII's main accomplishment in her lifetime was rising to power, returning to power, and seducing two of Rome's greatest leaders in order to keep her kingdom free from Roman control. Her short life is the subject of many literary works, including the movie "Cleopatra," starring Elizabeth Taylor. read more

Queen Cleopatra, one of the most popular queens and the last pharaoh of Egypt, has a remarkable history, marked by several ups and downs. Born to Ptolemy XII in 69 B.C. in Alexandria, during the rule of the Ptolemy family, Cleopatra VII was the first member of the family to become the ruler of Egypt. read more