Cleopatra II of Egypt

Summary

Cleopatra II of Egypt was born on 187 BC^[1]. She died on June 28, 116 BC^[2]. She worked as a monarch^[3]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,689 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).^[4]

Key Facts

• Date of birth: 185 BC^[5], 184 BC^[6]
• Father: Ptolemy V Epiphanes^[7]
• Mother: Cleopatra I Syra^[8]
• Spouse: Ptolemy VI^[9], Ptolemy VIII Physcon^[10]
• Child: Ptolemy Eupator^[11], Cleopatra Thea^[12], Cleopatra III of Egypt^[13], Ptolemy VII Neos Philopator^[14], Ptolemy Memphites^[15]
• Country of citizenship: Ancient Egypt^[16]
• Position held: Queen Regent^[17]
• Sex or gender: female^[18]
• Family: Ptolemaic dynasty^[19]
• Noble title: queen regnant^[20]
• Commons category: Cleopatra II^[21]
• Given name: Cleopatra^[22]
• Described by source: Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus^[23], Pauly–Wissowa^[24]
• Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek^[25]
• Name in native language: Κλεοπάτρα Φιλομήτωρ Σωτείρα^[26]
• Time period: Hellenistic period^[27]
• Sibling: Ptolemy VIII Physcon^[28], Ptolemy VI^[29]

Why It Matters

Cleopatra II of Egypt has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[30] She is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[31]

FAQs

Who were Cleopatra II of Egypt's parents?

Cleopatra II of Egypt's father was Ptolemy V Epiphanes^[7]. Cleopatra II of Egypt's mother was Cleopatra I Syra^[8].

Who was Cleopatra II of Egypt married to?

Cleopatra II of Egypt's spouses include Ptolemy VI^[9] and Ptolemy VIII Physcon^[10].

What did Cleopatra II of Egypt do for work?

Cleopatra II of Egypt worked as a monarch^[3].