D. Cleopatra (70/69-30 BC)
- Queen of Egypt.
- Considered one of history's most brilliant women.
- Ethnically Greek, from the Ptolemy dynasty established by Alexander the Great.
- Cleopatra was a common name for Egyptian queens; she was Cleopatra VII.
Summary: Cleopatra VII was a brilliant Greek queen of Egypt from the Ptolemaic dynasty, notable for her intellect and reign.