:’) The famous Cleopatra was Cleopatra VIIth, so, at least six others, but mostly they didn’t rule. Cleopatra didn’t really rule either, she was put on the throne by Rome, part of the Roman pattern of setting up and supporting a client native ruler to eliminate a possible enemy on their border while minimizing their own troop commitment. Caesar prevailed using about half a legion, which is probably a record. :^)
That’s a good question though... Hatshepsut ruled in her own right, but legally was serving as a regent until Thutmose III came of age, and that’s what happened at first. She wound up dying, apparently of an infection from an absessed tooth, and he took over and apparently counted his regnal years from the time she’d taken over.
One earlier queen Sobeknerfu Neferusobek, closed out the 12th Dynasty, but I think her reign was short. Really short. Hmm, sez here four years.
Never heard of her. Will read up
btw, if you like historical fiction, I am currently reading book II of "marius' Mules" - and I recommend it.