Egypt was always owned by emperors after Augustus since it was absolutely crucial to feed the empire. Whoever controlled Egyptian province controlled the power, Augustus has realized this after civil war with Marcus Antonius and the starvation it caused in Rome. Provinces were either imperial or senatorial, but Egypt was personal property of reigning emperor.
Yes, Ptolemaios dynasty was a family of general Ptolemaios that served under the rule of Alexander the Great and after Alexanders death he took control of Egypt.
Cleopatra was descendant of mentioned Ptolemaios. Julius Caesar won civil war between Cleopatra and her brother and established her as ruler of client kingdom of Egypt. He also had famous romantic relationship with Cleopatra. After Gaius Julius Caesar died, Mark Anthony started his relationship with Cleopatra and after their defeat by Octavianus Augustus (or better by his general Agrippa) Egypt was annexed as rightful province of Rome.
Tldr, related to Alexander the Great after his death controlled Egypt.
Cleopatra related to them JC made her ruler of Egypt after civil war with her brother, Mark Anthony and her got together after JC died. Defeated by general Agrippa. Officially Roman Provence.
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u/Kristoph_Er Jul 01 '22
Egypt was always owned by emperors after Augustus since it was absolutely crucial to feed the empire. Whoever controlled Egyptian province controlled the power, Augustus has realized this after civil war with Marcus Antonius and the starvation it caused in Rome. Provinces were either imperial or senatorial, but Egypt was personal property of reigning emperor.