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Arsinoe IV: Tragic story of Cleopatra's younger sister.

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Arsinoe IV, Cleopatra's lesser-known sister, lived a life rife with drama, intrigue, and ultimately tragedy. While Cleopatra VII is renowned for her beauty, intelligence, and romantic liaisons with some of Rome's most powerful men, Arsinoe IV's story is equally compelling and deserving of recognition. Born into a family fraught with internal conflict and political machinations, Arsinoe's life and death were shaped by the relentless power struggles of the Ptolemaic dynasty. Arsinoe IV was born around 65 BCE to Ptolemy XII , the ruler of Egypt, and possibly Cleopatra V, although the identity of her mother remains a subject of historical debate. The Ptolemaic dynasty, established by one of Alexander the Great's generals, Ptolemy I Soter, was marked by familial discord and a constant struggle for power. Arsinoe was one of 6 siblings, including her more famous sisters Cleopatra VII, Bernike IV, and her brothers Ptolemy XIII and 14th . The Ptolemaic family was known for i...
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