Cleopatra was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. According to the myths, she had many virtues, was stunningly beautiful, clever and seductive. During her reign, Cleopatra actively influenced Roman politics at a crucial period and was especially known for her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. She came to represent the prototype of the romantic femme fatale. She was a brilliant leader for her people and managed to bring peace and prosperity to Egypt. The tragic end of her life through suicide, after the defeat in the battle of Alexandria, brought an end to the Egyptian empire.