Cleopatra III of Egypt
queen of Egypt from 142 to 131 BC and again from 127 to 116 BC
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Summary
Cleopatra III of Egypt was born on January 1, 161 BC[1]. She died on September 1, 101 BC[2]. She worked as a monarch[3] and queen regnant[4]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,733 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Father: Ptolemy VI[6]
- Mother: Cleopatra II of Egypt[7]
- Spouse: Ptolemy VIII Physcon[8], Ptolemy VI[9]
- Child: Ptolemy IX Lathyros[10], Ptolemy X Alexander I[11], Cleopatra Selene of Egypt and Syria[12], Cleopatra IV of Egypt[13], Tryphaena[14]
- Position held: pharaoh[15]
- Sex or gender: female[16]
- Family: Ptolemaic dynasty[17]
- Noble title: queen regnant[18]
- Commons category: Cleopatra III[19]
- Given name: Cleopatra[20]
- Described by source: Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[21], Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[22], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Pauly–Wissowa[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[25]
- Time period: Hellenistic period[26]
- Sibling: Ptolemy Memphites[27], Ptolemy VII Neos Philopator[28], Ptolemy Eupator[29], Cleopatra Thea[30]
Why It Matters
Cleopatra III of Egypt has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] She is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Who were Cleopatra III of Egypt's parents?
Cleopatra III of Egypt's father was Ptolemy VI[6]. Cleopatra III of Egypt's mother was Cleopatra II of Egypt[7].
Who was Cleopatra III of Egypt married to?
Cleopatra III of Egypt's spouses include Ptolemy VIII Physcon[8] and Ptolemy VI[9].
What did Cleopatra III of Egypt do for work?
Cleopatra III of Egypt worked as a monarch[3] and queen regnant[4].