Queen Cleopatra VII (of Egypt)

Queen Cleopatra VII was the last active ruler of Egypt’s Ptolemaic Kingdom, known for her intelligence, political skill, and dramatic alliances. She reigned from 51 BC until her death in 30 BC, navigating complex relationships with Roman leaders like Julius Caesar and Mark Antony to preserve Egypt's independence. Cleopatra was fluent in several languages and a shrewd diplomat, but her reign ended with Egypt becoming a Roman province after her demise. Her legacy includes her role in shifting power dynamics of the ancient world and her enduring portrayal as a powerful, charismatic leader.