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Cleopatra Was the Last Pharaoh of Egypt
After returning to Egypt, Ptolemy XIV died. There was speculation that it was Cleopatra who poisoned him. This is another one of the deadly Cleopatra facts. Cleopatra was ruthless in her control of power.
When Ptolemy XIV died, Cleopatra made herself and her son, Caesarion, the joint rulers of Egypt. They would be the last pharaohs of Egypt. Although Caesarion was named as joint ruler and successor, Cleopatra held most of the power.
