Cleopatra II

Cleopatra II was a Cleopatra of ancient Egypt, a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, who ruled during the 2nd century BCE. She was the daughter of Ptolemy V and sister and wife to Ptolemy VI. Her reign involved complex political struggles, including conflicts with her brother and other rulers, as well as alliances with powerful neighbors like the Seleucid Empire. Cleopatra II aimed to maintain her family's influence and Egypt's independence during a tumultuous period marked by internal disputes and external threats. Her rule reflected the typical convergence of family, politics, and regional power struggles characteristic of Ptolemaic Egypt.