Cleopatra was well educated and spoke a dozen languages. She was known for her intellect more than her beauty. She earned a name as “who elevated the ranks of scholars and enjoyed their company.”

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A painting of Cleopatra — Cleopatra

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Cleopatra was well educated and spoke a dozen languages. She was known for her intellect more than her beauty. She earned a name as “who elevated the ranks of scholars and enjoyed their company.”

Cleopatra's painting — Cleopatra

However, she did not know Latin.

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