What is iv. arsinoe?

Iv. Arsinoe (also known as Arsinoe IV or Arsinoe Philopator) was a queen of Egypt who lived during the Hellenistic period. She was born in 68 BC as the daughter of Ptolemy XII Auletes, the king of Egypt, and his wife Cleopatra V Tryphaena.

Arsinoe had a tumultuous childhood, as her father was exiled from Egypt several times and she and her siblings were raised in various foreign courts, including Rome and Syria. In 55 BC, Ptolemy XII returned to Egypt and Arsinoe was briefly made co-regent with him. However, when he died in 51 BC, his eldest daughter Cleopatra VII became queen instead.

Over the next few years, Arsinoe attempted to challenge her sister's rule and gain the throne for herself. She was supported by the powerful Roman general Pompey, who had been defeated by Julius Caesar and fled to Egypt seeking refuge. However, when Caesar arrived in Egypt in 48 BC, Arsinoe was captured and imprisoned. She was then sent to Rome as part of Caesar's triumph and was paraded through the streets in chains.

Despite her imprisonment and humiliation, Arsinoe remained a thorn in the side of Julius Caesar and his successors. She was briefly released from captivity when Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC and attempted to lead a rebellion against his heir, Octavian (later known as Augustus). However, she was captured and executed in either 41 or 40 BC, ending her long and tumultuous life.