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No. 18 of a series created by noted black artists especially for the brewers of Budweiser. For a complete set of 18 reprints at $10.00 or an update set (No. 14-18) at $5.00, send your name, address and a check payable to Anheuser-Busch, Inc, Dept. GK, St. Louis, Mo. 63118. Offer expires December 31, 1984. Void where prohibited.

Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt (69-30 B.C.)
This Egyptian queen ascended to power at an early age to become one of Africa's greatest female rulers. The most famous of seven matriarchs to bear this name, Cleopatra rose to the throne at seventeen. Her graceful nature and stunning personality proved to be valuable, diplomatic attributes. Intelligent and witty, the young queen often erroneously portrayed as Caucasian, was multi-lingual, mastering the Greek, Syrian, Latin, Arabic, Hebrew and Egyptian languages and several African dialects.

Cleopatra's influence flowed beyond the borders of Egypt. She journeyed to Rome accompanied by a staff of hundreds of scientists, financial experts, artists, architects, and other intellects. The Roman calendar, public accounting system, and culture in general were upgraded as a result of her visit.

Striving to elevate Egypt to world supremacy, Cleopatra enlisted the military services of two great Roman leaders. She persuaded, first, Julius Caesar and, later, Mark Antony to renounce their Roman allegiances to fight on behalf of Egypt. Each, however, met his death before Cleopatra's dreams of conquest were realized. Disheartened, Cleopatra pressed an asp to her breast, ending the life of the world's most celebrated African queen.

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