Cleopatra's Milestones

Cleopatra was the last active ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt, renowned for her intelligence, political acumen, and legendary alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony in ancient history.
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Death

Committed suicide, traditionally by snake bite, after the defeat by Octavian.

Other August 12, -0030
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Battle of Actium

Defeated alongside Mark Antony by Octavian's forces at the Battle of Actium.

Other September 2, -0031
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Donations of Alexandria

Participated in the Donations of Alexandria, where Antony distributed lands to Cleopatra and their children.

Achievement November 1, -0034
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Alliance with Mark Antony

Formed an alliance and romance with Mark Antony, producing three children.

Relationship January 1, -0041 - August 1, -0030
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Visited Rome

Visited Rome as an honored guest of Julius Caesar, strengthening Egypt's political ties.

Other January 1, -0046 - March 15, -0044
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Sole ruler of Egypt

Ruled Egypt as sole monarch after the deaths of her brothers and co-rulers.

Achievement January 1, -0047 - January 1, -0041

Caesarion born

Gave birth to Ptolemy XV Philopator Philometor Caesar (Caesarion), son of Julius Caesar.

Family June 23, -0047
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Restored to throne by Julius Caesar

Regained the throne with Julius Caesar's support after the Alexandrian War.

Achievement January 1, -0048

Alliance with Julius Caesar

Formed a political and romantic alliance with Julius Caesar.

Relationship January 1, -0048 - March 15, -0044
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Expelled from Alexandria

Forced to flee Alexandria due to conflict with Ptolemy XIII's advisors; raised an army in Syria.

Other January 1, -0049
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Became co-ruler

Became co-ruler of Egypt with her younger brother Ptolemy XIII after her father's death.

Achievement March 22, -0051
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Royal education

Received a classical Greek education, becoming fluent in several languages and skilled in diplomacy.

Education January 1, -0060 - March 21, -0051
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Birth

Cleopatra VII Philopator was born in Alexandria, Egypt, to Ptolemy XII and an unknown mother.

Family January 1, -0069