How did Cleopatra die?

Cleopatra-the name though belong to an era before Jesus Christ, still attracts avid history buffs like my husband who is obsessed with Roman history.

Cleopatra's life lasted just 39 years, from 69 BC to 30 BC. She is said to died in a prison in Rome. Don't you know that she was captured by the might Augustus Caesar who was originally named as Octavian Caesar?

His political ambitions made him a cruel ruler. That is how the historical movies have depicted him. He wanted to whip Cleopatra naked.

In her prison, she came to know about her tormentor's intentions. She somehow managed to get a snake (cobra?) in her prison and allowed it bite her. She died on 12th August in 30 BC.

In fact, it was reported that he was relieved at her death as it made him to focus more on quelling the rebellion of Mark Antony.

Cleopatra, the ruler of the then Egypt gave birth to a son named Caesarion due to her union with Julius Caesar.

She was the last Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. After her death, her son Caesarion ruled the Egypt for a short period before he too died at the hands of Augustus.

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This is an exquisite painting of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Click on the picture for a larger view.

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