Cleopatra is a character from the HBO/BBC original television series Rome, played by Lyndsey Marshal. The basis for this character is the famous historical Egyptian Queen Cleopatra VII.
Strong and determined, Cleopatra works hard to be everything to nearly everyone especially those in power. Although addicted to opium she has enough will to set plans in motion to secure her foothold on Julius Caesar by purposely impregnating herself before an enc...
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Cleopatra is a character from the HBO/BBC original television series Rome, played by Lyndsey Marshal. The basis for this character is the famous historical Egyptian Queen Cleopatra VII.
Strong and determined, Cleopatra works hard to be everything to nearly everyone especially those in power. Although addicted to opium she has enough will to set plans in motion to secure her foothold on Julius Caesar by purposely impregnating herself before an encounter with him to ensure a birth that she hopes will give her political clout in Rome. Later, her alliance with Mark Antony and her support of his conflict with Octavian ultimately lead to her undoing.
Cleopatra sometimes looks to her servant and advisor, Charmian, for affection and guidance; the women are affectionate, but the mistress-slave relationship remains clear.
Opium-addicted Cleopatra Selene Philopator is introduced in the episode Caesarion, put in exile by her brother Ptolemy XIII in Egypt. Tracked down by Lucius Vorenus and Titus...
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