Cleopatra was the most famous Egyptian queen.
She was a descendant of the Ptolemies, a Greek family, which ruled
Egypt for over 300 years. He father, at the time of his death,
left the throne and royalty to Cleopatra and her brother. Shortly
after that, her brother had Cleopatra exiled so that he could
become the sole ruler of Egypt.
When Julius Caesar came to Egypt, Cleopatra
thought of a scheme for getting into his palace to ask for help
against her brother. She wrapped herself in a rug that was sent
to Caesar. When he unwrapped the rug the beautiful Cleopatra jumped
out. Caesar was soon captivated by Cleopatra and helped regain
the throne to share with her brother. When Caesar went back to
Rome, Cleopatra went with him and a couple of days later Caesar
died. Many say that Cleopatra poisoned him.